Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
20.7
Points / game (career)
19.4
3.9
Rebounds / game (career)
5.0
5.3
Assists / game (career)
4.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Arenas peak 29.3Herro peak 23.9
The trophy case edge: Herro
3× NBA All-Star
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1× NBA All-Star (2025)1× Sixth Man of the Year (2022)1× 3-Point Contest champion (2025)
The verdict
Arenas holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Herro answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Arenas · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
64Herro · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Gilbert Arenas
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Tyler Herro
$32
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor69%
Card verdictTyler Herro is the more valuable card today ($32 vs. $18). Gilbert Arenas carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +0% over five years).