Rodgers leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Rodgers 3Powell 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Powell wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.7
Points / game (career)
14.0
4.3
Rebounds / game (career)
2.8
7.8
Assists / game (career)
1.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Rodgers peak 18.6Powell peak 21.8
The trophy case edge: Powell
4× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion (2019)1× NBA All-Star (2026)1× First-team All-Pac-12 (2015)
The verdict
Rodgers 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.
63Rodgers · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
64Powell · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Guy Rodgers
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Norman Powell
$30
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor73%
Card verdictNorman Powell is the more valuable card today ($30 vs. $18). Guy Rodgers carries more projected upside (+39% vs. +0% over five years).