Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Lowry wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.8
Points / game
9.8
4.2
Rebounds / game
4.5
6.0
Assists / game
7.9
6
All-Star selections
4
1
Championships
2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Lowry peak 22.4Rondo peak 13.7
The trophy case edge: Rondo
6× NBA All-Star1× NBA Champion1× All-NBANBA champion (2019)Olympic gold medalist (2016)Raptors all-time assists leader
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4× NBA All-Star2× NBA Champion1× All-NBA2x NBA champion (2008, 2020)4x NBA All-Defensive Team3x NBA assists leaderNBA steals leader (2010)
The verdict
Rondo holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game, championships). Lowry answers in points / game, all-star selections — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
85Lowry · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
79Rondo · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Kyle Lowry
$32
Climbing
5-yr outlook+31%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Rajon Rondo
$40
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictRajon Rondo is the more valuable card today ($40 vs. $32). Rajon Rondo carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +31% over five years). Different bets: Rajon Rondo's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Kyle Lowry's is speculative and swings on production.