Gary Payton
5.3 PPG · 1.9 REB · 3 AST
RR
79IMPACTRajon Rondo
4.8 PPG · 2.8 REB · 4.4 AST
VS
1–3
categories
Rondo leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Payton 3Rondo 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Rondo wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.3
9.8
3.9
4.5
6.7
7.9
1
2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Payton peak 24.2Rondo peak 13.7
The trophy case edge: Rondo
1× NBA Champion1× Defensive Player of the Year9× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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4× NBA All-Star2× NBA Champion1× All-NBA2x NBA champion (2008, 2020)4x NBA All-Defensive Team3x NBA assists leaderNBA steals leader (2010)
The verdict
Rondo holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game, championships). Payton answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
75Payton · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
79Rondo · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Gary Payton
$24
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Rajon Rondo
$40
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictRajon Rondo is the more valuable card today ($40 vs. $24).
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