Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Allen wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.2
Points / game (career)
11.4
3.0
Rebounds / game (career)
2.0
2.2
Assists / game (career)
1.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Allen peak 16.5Young peak 17.9
The trophy case edge: Allen
1× NBA 3PT% leader (2024)1× NCAA champion (2015)
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1× NBA Champion
The verdict
Allen holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Young answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
61Allen · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
54Young · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Grayson Allen
$13
Climbing
5-yr outlook+8%
Legacy floor92%
Nick Young
$11
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+36% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictGrayson Allen is the more valuable card today ($13 vs. $11). Nick Young carries more projected upside (+36% vs. +8% over five years). Different bets: Nick Young's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Grayson Allen's is speculative and swings on production.