Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). II wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.5
Points / game
17.0
4.3
Rebounds / game
5.8
1.5
Assists / game
2.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
II peak 14.6Gay peak 21.1
The trophy case edge: II
1× All-Rookie Second Team (2024)44 Career-high points
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No major hardware yet
The verdict
Gay holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). II answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
57II · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
55Gay · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
GG Jackson II
$6.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor67%
Rudy Gay
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictGG Jackson II is the more valuable card today ($6.0 vs. $4.0). Rudy Gay carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +0% over five years).