DeRozan leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
DeRozan 3Middleton 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Middleton wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.4
Points / game
16.1
2.9
Rebounds / game
4.7
4.1
Assists / game
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
DeRozan peak 27.9Middleton peak 20.9
The trophy case edge: DeRozan
6x NBA All-Star3x All-NBA52 Career-high points
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3× NBA All-Star1× NBA Champion2021 NBA champion3x NBA All-StarOlympic gold medalist (Tokyo 2020)
The verdict
DeRozan holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Middleton answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76DeRozan · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
80Middleton · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
DeMar DeRozan
$25
Climbing
5-yr outlook+20%
Legacy floor88%
RarityRare
Khris Middleton
$27
Climbing
5-yr outlook+30% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictKhris Middleton is the more valuable card today ($27 vs. $25). Khris Middleton carries more projected upside (+30% vs. +20% over five years).