Sabonis leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Sabonis 2Butler 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Butler wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.1
Points / game (career)
18.4
10.7
Rebounds / game (career)
5.4
4.9
Assists / game (career)
4.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Sabonis peak 20.3Butler peak 23.9
The trophy case edge: Sabonis
3x NBA All-Star3x Rebounding Champ2x All-NBA Third Team
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6× NBA All-Star5× All-Defensive Second Team1× Most Improved Player (2015)
The verdict
Sabonis holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Butler answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
78Sabonis · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
80Butler · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Domantas Sabonis
$46
Climbing
5-yr outlook+17% ▲
Legacy floor93%
RarityRare
Jimmy Butler
$39
Falling
5-yr outlook-8%
Legacy floor41%
RarityRare
Card verdictDomantas Sabonis is the more valuable card today ($46 vs. $39). Domantas Sabonis carries more projected upside (+17% vs. -8% over five years).