DR
81IMPACTDerrick Rose
8 PPG · 1.9 REB · 3.3 AST
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
31.1 PPG · 4.3 REB · 6.6 AST
VS
0–4
categories
Gilgeous-Alexander leads the head-to-head, 4 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Rose 1Gilgeous-Alexander 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Gilgeous-Alexander wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.4
31.1
3.2
4.3
5.2
6.6
0
1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Rose peak 25Gilgeous-Alexander peak 32.7
The trophy case edge: Gilgeous-Alexander
3× NBA All-Star1× NBA MVP1× All-NBA1× Rookie of the YearYoungest MVP in NBA history, age 22 (2011)3x NBA All-StarNBA Rookie of the Year (2009)
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2× NBA MVP (2025, 2026)1× Champion & Finals MVP (2025)4× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Gilgeous-Alexander holds the edge, leading in 4 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Rose answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
81Rose · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
91Gilgeous-Alexander · Superstar
Card value — head to head
Derrick Rose
$120
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
$1.3k
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor11%
RarityEpic
Card verdictShai Gilgeous-Alexander is the more valuable card today ($1.3k vs. $120). Derrick Rose carries more projected upside (+41% vs. +0% over five years).
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