Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). LaVine wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
20.2
Points / game (career)
20.7
4.4
Rebounds / game (career)
4.0
2.7
Assists / game (career)
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Hudson peak 27.1LaVine peak 27.4
The trophy case edge: LaVine
6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2x NBA All-Star2x Dunk ChampionGold Tokyo Olympics
The verdict
LaVine holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Hudson answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
65Hudson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
67LaVine · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Lou Hudson
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Zach LaVine
$31
Climbing
5-yr outlook+26%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictZach LaVine is the more valuable card today ($31 vs. $20). Lou Hudson carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +26% over five years). Different bets: Lou Hudson's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Zach LaVine's is speculative and swings on production.