Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Brooks wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.8
Points / game (career)
8.2
3.3
Rebounds / game (career)
4.6
2.0
Assists / game (career)
1.8
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
Brooks holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Barnes answers in rebounds / 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
$36
Falling
5-yr outlook-17%
Legacy floor19%
Matt Barnes
$9.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDillon Brooks is the more valuable card today ($36 vs. $9.0). Matt Barnes carries more projected upside (+33% vs. -17% over five years).