Derrick White
16.5 PPG · 4.4 REB · 5.4 AST
Richard Hamilton
9.8 PPG · 1.7 REB · 2.4 AST
VS
2–1
categories
White leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
White 4Hamilton 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). White wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.5
17.1
4.4
3.1
5.4
3.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
White peak 16.5Hamilton peak 20.1
The trophy case edge: Hamilton
1× NBA Champion (2024)2× All-Defensive Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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1× NBA Champion3× NBA All-Star
The verdict
White holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Hamilton answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
67White · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
63Hamilton · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Derrick White
$22
Climbing
5-yr outlook+23%
Legacy floor95%
Richard Hamilton
$24
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictRichard Hamilton is the more valuable card today ($24 vs. $22). Richard Hamilton carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +23% over five years). Different bets: Richard Hamilton's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Derrick White's is speculative and swings on production.
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