Kevin Martin
9.3 PPG · 2 REB · 1.1 AST
Sion James
5.4 PPG · 3.5 REB · 2 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Martin leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Martin 3James 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). James wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.4
5.4
3.1
3.5
2.2
2.0
The trophy case edge: James
No major hardware yet
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33rd Draft pick (2025)1× ACC All-Defensive (2025)
The verdict
Martin holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). James answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
55Martin · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
56James · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Kevin Martin
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25%
Legacy floor100%
Sion James
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $4.0 today. Different bets: Kevin Martin's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Sion James's is speculative and swings on production.
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