Grayson Allen
16.5 PPG · 3 REB · 3.8 AST
Nick Young
2.3 PPG · 0.3 REB · 0.5 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Allen leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Allen 6Young 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Allen wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.5
11.4
3.0
1.9
3.8
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 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Young answers in the intangibles — 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.
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