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John Collins vs Rudy Gay: head-to-head statistical comparison

John Collins
59IMPACT
John Collins
Detroit Pistons · Forward
15.7 PPG · 7.7 REB · 1.4 AST
Rudy Gay
55IMPACT
Rudy Gay
San Antonio Spurs · Forward
15.8 PPG · 5.6 REB · 2.0 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Gay leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
SCOREPLAYREBPER DRIMSPACEATHCLUTCH
Collins 6Gay 2

Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Collins wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.

Tale of the tape
15.7
Points / game (career)
15.8
7.7
Rebounds / game (career)
5.6
1.4
Assists / game (career)
2.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Collins peak 21.6Gay peak 21.1
The trophy case edge: Collins
All-Rookie 2018 Second TeamAll-ACC 1st Team 2017MIP ACC 2017
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The verdict

Gay holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Collins answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

59Collins · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
55Gay · Rotation piece

Card value — head to head

John Collins
$6.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor67%
Rudy Gay
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJohn Collins is the more valuable card today ($6.0 vs. $4.0). Rudy Gay carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +0% over five years).
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