Dyson Daniels
11.9 PPG · 6.8 REB · 5.9 AST
Jose Alvarado
7.9 PPG · 2.8 REB · 3.1 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Daniels leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Daniels 5Alvarado 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Daniels wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.9
6.6
6.8
2.0
5.9
3.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Daniels peak 14.1Alvarado peak 10.3
The trophy case edge: Alvarado
1× Most Improved Player (2025)2× All-Defensive Team1× NBA steals leader
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1× NBA Champion (2026)1× ACC Defensive Player of the Year
The verdict
Daniels holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Alvarado answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
63Daniels · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
60Alvarado · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Dyson Daniels
$11
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+18%
Legacy floor100%
Jose Alvarado
$15
Climbing
5-yr outlook+20% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJose Alvarado is the more valuable card today ($15 vs. $11). Jose Alvarado carries more projected upside (+20% vs. +18% over five years).
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