Louie Dampier vs Sion James: head-to-head statistical comparison
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56IMPACTLouie Dampier
15.9 PPG · 2.6 REB · 4.9 AST
Sion James
5.4 PPG · 3.5 REB · 2.0 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Dampier leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Dampier 4James 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
15.9
5.4
2.6
3.5
4.9
2.0
The trophy case edge: James
HOF Hall of Fame
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33rd Draft pick (2025)1× ACC All-Defensive (2025)
The verdict
Dampier 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.
56Dampier · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
56James · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Louie Dampier
$5.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+20%
Legacy floor100%
Sion James
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictLouie Dampier is the more valuable card today ($5.0 vs. $4.0). Sion James carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +20% over five years). Different bets: Louie Dampier's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Sion James's is speculative and swings on production.
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