Dead even — 2–2 across the board. A genuine toss-up.
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The two-way profile
Hayward 2Brogdon 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Brogdon wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.2
Points / game (career)
15.3
4.4
Rebounds / game (career)
4.1
3.5
Assists / game (career)
4.7
1
All-Star selections
0
0
Championships
0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Hayward peak 21.9Brogdon peak 21.2
The trophy case edge: Hayward
1× NBA All-StarNBA All-Star (2017)2010 NCAA runner-up with Butler
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1× Rookie of the YearSixth Man of the Year 2023All-Rookie First Team 201750-40-90 season 2018-19
The verdict
Hayward and Brogdon split the categories evenly — a genuine toss-up that comes down to what you value most.
67Hayward · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
66Brogdon · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Gordon Hayward
$11
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+27% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Malcolm Brogdon
$8.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor63%
Card verdictGordon Hayward is the more valuable card today ($11 vs. $8.0). Gordon Hayward carries more projected upside (+27% vs. +0% over five years).