Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Stewart wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
10.0
Points / game
17.0
5.0
Rebounds / game
5.8
1.1
Assists / game
2.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Stewart peak 11.3Gay peak 21.1
The trophy case edge: Stewart
1× All-Rookie Second Team (2021)16th Draft pick (2020)
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No major hardware yet
The verdict
Gay holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Stewart answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
58Stewart · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
55Gay · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Isaiah Stewart
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Rudy Gay
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $4.0 today. Rudy Gay carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +0% over five years).