Gary Payton
5.3 PPG · 1.9 REB · 3 AST
Tracy McGrady
5.3 PPG · 3 REB · 2.1 AST
VS
1–2
categories
McGrady leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Payton 4McGrady 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Payton wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.3
19.6
3.9
5.6
6.7
4.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Payton peak 24.2McGrady peak 32.1
The trophy case edge: McGrady
1× NBA Champion1× Defensive Player of the Year9× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2× Scoring champion7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
McGrady holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Payton answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
75Payton · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
74McGrady · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Gary Payton
$24
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Tracy McGrady
$30
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictTracy McGrady is the more valuable card today ($30 vs. $24). Gary Payton carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +37% over five years).
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