Donovan Clingan
12.1 PPG · 11.6 REB · 2.1 AST
Isaiah Hartenstein
9.2 PPG · 9.4 REB · 3.5 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Clingan leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Clingan 6Hartenstein 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Clingan wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.1
9.2
11.6
9.4
2.1
3.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Clingan peak 12.1Hartenstein peak 11.2
The trophy case edge: Clingan
2× NCAA champion (2023, 2024)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2025)
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1× NBA Champion (2025)1× G League Finals MVP (2019)
The verdict
Clingan holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Hartenstein answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
73Clingan · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
70Hartenstein · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Donovan Clingan
$29
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+21%
Legacy floor100%
Isaiah Hartenstein
$28
Climbing
5-yr outlook+21% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDonovan Clingan is the more valuable card today ($29 vs. $28). Isaiah Hartenstein carries more projected upside (+21% vs. +21% over five years).
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