Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
17.0
Points / game
15.3
8.3
Rebounds / game
4.1
9.1
Assists / game
4.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Giddey peak 17Brogdon peak 21.2
The trophy case edge: Giddey
6th Draft pick (2021)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2022)
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1× Rookie of the YearSixth Man of the Year 2023All-Rookie First Team 201750-40-90 season 2018-19
The verdict
Giddey holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Brogdon answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
68Giddey · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
66Brogdon · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Josh Giddey
$24
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-4%
Legacy floor25%
Malcolm Brogdon
$8.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0% ▲
Legacy floor63%
Card verdictJosh Giddey is the more valuable card today ($24 vs. $8.0). Malcolm Brogdon carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -4% over five years).