DeRozan leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
DeRozan 4Bridges 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
18.4
Points / game
14.4
2.9
Rebounds / game
3.8
4.1
Assists / game
3.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
DeRozan peak 27.9Bridges peak 19.6
The trophy case edge: DeRozan
6x NBA All-Star3x All-NBA52 Career-high points
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1× NBA Champion (2026)1× All-Defensive First Team (2022)2× NCAA Champion (2016, 2018)
The verdict
DeRozan holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Bridges answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76DeRozan · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
72Bridges · Star starter
Card value — head to head
DeMar DeRozan
$26
Climbing
5-yr outlook+15%
Legacy floor85%
RarityRare
Mikal Bridges
$38
Climbing
5-yr outlook+24% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictMikal Bridges is the more valuable card today ($38 vs. $26). Mikal Bridges carries more projected upside (+24% vs. +15% over five years).