Keldon Johnson
13.2 PPG · 5.4 REB · 1.4 AST
Sam Perkins
3.8 PPG · 2.6 REB · 0.6 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Perkins leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Johnson 6Perkins 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Johnson wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.2
11.9
5.4
6.0
1.4
1.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Johnson peak 22Perkins peak 16.5
The trophy case edge: Johnson
🥇 Olympic gold (2021)
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No major hardware yet
The verdict
Perkins holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Johnson answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
58Johnson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
54Perkins · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Keldon Johnson
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor60%
Sam Perkins
$3.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictKeldon Johnson is the more valuable card today ($5.0 vs. $3.0). Sam Perkins carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +0% over five years).
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