Filipowski leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Filipowski 6Gay 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Filipowski wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.4
Points / game
17.0
7.2
Rebounds / game
5.8
2.6
Assists / game
2.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Filipowski peak 11.4Gay peak 21.1
The trophy case edge: Filipowski
1× 2nd-team All-American (2024)1× ACC Rookie of the Year (2023)
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No major hardware yet
The verdict
Filipowski holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Gay answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Filipowski · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
55Gay · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Kyle Filipowski
$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 verdictKyle Filipowski is the more valuable card today ($6.0 vs. $4.0). Rudy Gay carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +0% over five years).