Harrison Barnes
9.9 PPG · 2.8 REB · 1.9 AST
Serge Ibaka
4.1 PPG · 2.8 REB · 0.3 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Ibaka leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Barnes 5Ibaka 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Barnes wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
10.0
12.0
2.8
7.0
1.9
0.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Barnes peak 19.2Ibaka peak 15.4
The trophy case edge: Barnes
1× NBA Champion (2015)🥇 Olympic gold (2016)
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1× NBA Champion
The verdict
Ibaka holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Barnes answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Barnes · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
56Ibaka · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Harrison Barnes
$10
Climbing
5-yr outlook+20%
Legacy floor100%
Serge Ibaka
$11
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+27% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictSerge Ibaka is the more valuable card today ($11 vs. $10). Serge Ibaka carries more projected upside (+27% vs. +20% over five years). Different bets: Serge Ibaka's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Harrison Barnes's is speculative and swings on production.
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