Giannis Antetokounmpo
27.6 PPG · 9.8 REB · 5.4 AST
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
31.1 PPG · 4.3 REB · 6.6 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Gilgeous-Alexander leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Antetokounmpo 4Gilgeous-Alexander 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
27.6
31.1
9.8
4.3
5.4
6.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Antetokounmpo peak 31.1Gilgeous-Alexander peak 32.7
The trophy case edge: Gilgeous-Alexander
2× NBA MVP (2019, 2020)1× Champion + Finals MVP (2021)1× Defensive Player of the Year (2020)
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2× NBA MVP (2025, 2026)1× Champion & Finals MVP (2025)4× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Gilgeous-Alexander holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Antetokounmpo answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
95Antetokounmpo · Superstar
Balladex Impact Index
91Gilgeous-Alexander · Superstar
Card value — head to head
Giannis Antetokounmpo
$640
Falling
5-yr outlook-24%
Legacy floor7%
RarityRare
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
$1.3k
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0% ▲
Legacy floor11%
RarityEpic
Card verdictShai Gilgeous-Alexander is the more valuable card today ($1.3k vs. $640). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -24% over five years).
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