Gary Payton vs Jrue Holiday: head-to-head statistical comparison
Gary Payton
16.3 PPG · 3.9 REB · 6.7 AST
Jrue Holiday
15.9 PPG · 4.2 REB · 6.1 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Payton leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Payton 4Holiday 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
16.3
15.9
3.9
4.2
6.7
6.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Payton peak 24.2Holiday peak 21.2
The trophy case edge: Holiday
1× NBA Champion1× Defensive Player of the Year9× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2× NBA Champion (2021, 2024)6× All-Defensive Team2× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Payton holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Holiday answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
75Payton · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
77Holiday · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Gary Payton
$24
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Jrue Holiday
$29
Climbing
5-yr outlook+17%
Legacy floor86%
RarityRare
Card verdictJrue Holiday is the more valuable card today ($29 vs. $24). Gary Payton carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +17% over five years). Different bets: Gary Payton's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Jrue Holiday's is speculative and swings on production.
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