Gilbert Arenas
4.2 PPG · 1.1 REB · 1.1 AST
Luke Kennard
7.9 PPG · 2.2 REB · 2.1 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Arenas leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Arenas 4Kennard 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
20.7
9.0
3.9
2.6
5.3
2.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Arenas peak 29.3Kennard peak 15.8
The trophy case edge: Kennard
3× NBA All-Star
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2× NBA 3-point percentage leader1× ACC Tournament MVP (2017)
The verdict
Arenas holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Kennard answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Arenas · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
61Kennard · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Gilbert Arenas
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Luke Kennard
$25
Climbing
5-yr outlook+24%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictLuke Kennard is the more valuable card today ($25 vs. $18). Gilbert Arenas carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +24% over five years). Different bets: Gilbert Arenas's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Luke Kennard's is speculative and swings on production.
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