Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Watson wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.3
Points / game (career)
8.7
2.5
Rebounds / game (career)
3.5
5.5
Assists / game (career)
1.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Harper peak 19.7Watson peak 14.6
The verdict
Harper holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Watson answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
55Harper · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
66Watson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Derek Harper
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Peyton Watson
$15
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+7%
Legacy floor27%
Card verdictPeyton Watson is the more valuable card today ($15 vs. $4.0). Derek Harper carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +7% over five years). Different bets: Derek Harper's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Peyton Watson's is speculative and swings on production.