FV
79IMPACTFred VanVleet
14.1 PPG · 3.7 REB · 5.6 AST
Jalen Brunson
26 PPG · 3.3 REB · 6.8 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Brunson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
VanVleet 4Brunson 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). VanVleet wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.9
26.0
3.4
3.3
5.7
6.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
VanVleet peak 20.3Brunson peak 28.7
The trophy case edge: VanVleet
1× NBA All-Star1× NBA ChampionNBA champion (2019)All-Star (2022)Undrafted success story
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1× NBA Champion + Finals MVP (2026)3× NBA All-Star (2024-26)1× Clutch Player of the Year (2025)
The verdict
Brunson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). VanVleet answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
79VanVleet · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
76Brunson · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Fred VanVleet
$31
Climbing
5-yr outlook+26% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Jalen Brunson
$120
Falling
5-yr outlook-17%
Legacy floor19%
Card verdictJalen Brunson is the more valuable card today ($120 vs. $31). Fred VanVleet carries more projected upside (+26% vs. -17% over five years).
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