Dereck Lively II
4.3 PPG · 5.3 REB · 1.9 AST
HW
60IMPACTHassan Whiteside
8.2 PPG · 7.6 REB · 0.4 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Whiteside leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
Rebuildvs
The two-way profile
II 4Whiteside 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
4.3
12.6
5.3
10.8
1.9
0.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
II peak 8.8Whiteside peak 17
The trophy case
All-Rookie 2024 Second TeamFinals 2024 (runner-up)ACC All-Defensive 2023
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Led NBA in rebounding (2017)Led NBA in blocks (2016, 2020)NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2016)
The verdict
Whiteside holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). II answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60II · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
60Whiteside · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Dereck Lively II
$5.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+20%
Legacy floor100%
Hassan Whiteside
$5.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+20%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $5.0 today.
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