DeRozan leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
DeRozan 7Carter 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). DeRozan wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.1
Points / game (career)
16.7
4.3
Rebounds / game (career)
4.3
4.1
Assists / game (career)
3.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
DeRozan peak 27.9Carter peak 27.6
The trophy case edge: DeRozan
6x NBA All-Star3x All-NBA52 Career-high points
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8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
DeRozan holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Carter answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76DeRozan · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
69Carter · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
DeMar DeRozan
$25
Climbing
5-yr outlook+20%
Legacy floor88%
RarityRare
Vince Carter
$17
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictDeMar DeRozan is the more valuable card today ($25 vs. $17). Vince Carter carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +20% over five years). Different bets: Vince Carter's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while DeMar DeRozan's is speculative and swings on production.