John Collins
13.6 PPG · 5.3 REB · 1 AST
Rudy Gay
5.2 PPG · 2.9 REB · 1 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Gay leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Collins 6Gay 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Collins wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.6
17.0
5.3
5.8
1.0
2.1
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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No major hardware yet
The verdict
Gay holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Collins answers in the intangibles — 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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