Dillon Brooks
20.2 PPG · 3.6 REB · 1.8 AST
Matt Barnes
5.7 PPG · 4.6 REB · 2.3 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Barnes leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Brooks 7Barnes 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Brooks wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
20.2
8.0
3.6
4.6
1.8
2.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Brooks peak 20.2Barnes peak 10.3
The trophy case edge: Barnes
1× All-Defensive Second Team (2023)1× World Cup Best Defender (2023)
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1× NBA Champion
The verdict
Barnes holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Brooks answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
63Brooks · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
55Barnes · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Dillon Brooks
$37
Falling
5-yr outlook-16%
Legacy floor19%
Matt Barnes
$9.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDillon Brooks is the more valuable card today ($37 vs. $9.0). Matt Barnes carries more projected upside (+33% vs. -16% over five years).
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