Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Brooks wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.8
Points / game (career)
7.8
3.3
Rebounds / game (career)
3.1
2.0
Assists / game (career)
1.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Brooks peak 20.2Hauser peak 9.2
The trophy case edge: Hauser
1× All-Defensive Second Team (2023)1× World Cup Best Defender (2023)
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1× NBA Champion (2024)1× First-team All-ACC (2021)
The verdict
Brooks holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Hauser answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
63Brooks · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
60Hauser · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Dillon Brooks
$36
Falling
5-yr outlook-17%
Legacy floor19%
Sam Hauser
$9.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+22% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDillon Brooks is the more valuable card today ($36 vs. $9.0). Sam Hauser carries more projected upside (+22% vs. -17% over five years).