Richardson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Arenas 5Richardson 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Arenas wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
20.7
Points / game
14.8
3.9
Rebounds / game
5.5
5.3
Assists / game
7.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Arenas peak 29.3Richardson peak 20.1
The trophy case edge: Richardson
3× NBA All-Star
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4× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Richardson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Arenas answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Arenas · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
63Richardson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Gilbert Arenas
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
Michael Ray Richardson
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $18 today. Michael Ray Richardson carries more projected upside (+39% vs. +33% over five years).