Wilkens leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
DeRozan 6Wilkens 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). DeRozan wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.1
Points / game (career)
16.5
4.3
Rebounds / game (career)
4.7
4.1
Assists / game (career)
6.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
DeRozan peak 27.9Wilkens peak 22.4
The trophy case edge: DeRozan
6x NBA All-Star3x All-NBA52 Career-high points
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9× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Wilkens holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). DeRozan answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76DeRozan · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
72Wilkens · Star starter
Card value — head to head
DeMar DeRozan
$25
Climbing
5-yr outlook+20%
Legacy floor88%
RarityRare
Lenny Wilkens
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictDeMar DeRozan is the more valuable card today ($25 vs. $18). Lenny Wilkens carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +20% over five years). Different bets: Lenny Wilkens's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while DeMar DeRozan's is speculative and swings on production.