Derik Queen
11.7 PPG · 7.1 REB · 3.7 AST
Steven Adams
5.8 PPG · 8.6 REB · 1.5 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Queen leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Queen 4Adams 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Queen wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.7
5.8
7.1
8.6
3.7
1.5
The trophy case edge: Queen
No. 13 Draft pick (2025)1× Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2025)
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1× All-Rookie Second Team (2014)
The verdict
Queen holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Adams answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Queen · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
58Adams · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Derik Queen
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Steven Adams
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $4.0 today.
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