Gilbert Arenas
4.2 PPG · 1.1 REB · 1.1 AST
Norman Powell
21.7 PPG · 3.5 REB · 2.5 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Arenas leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Arenas 4Powell 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
20.7
21.7
3.9
3.5
5.3
2.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Arenas peak 29.3Powell peak 21.8
The trophy case edge: Powell
3× NBA All-Star
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1× NBA Champion (2019)1× NBA All-Star (2026)1× First-team All-Pac-12 (2015)
The verdict
Arenas holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Powell answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Arenas · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
64Powell · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Gilbert Arenas
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Norman Powell
$32
Falling
5-yr outlook-6%
Legacy floor69%
Card verdictNorman Powell is the more valuable card today ($32 vs. $18). Gilbert Arenas carries more projected upside (+33% vs. -6% over five years).
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