Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Brooks wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
20.2
Points / game
9.2
3.6
Rebounds / game
3.8
1.8
Assists / game
1.5
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 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Hauser answers in rebounds / game — 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
$37
Falling
5-yr outlook-16%
Legacy floor19%
Sam Hauser
$9.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+22% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDillon Brooks is the more valuable card today ($37 vs. $9.0). Sam Hauser carries more projected upside (+22% vs. -16% over five years).