Luol Deng
7.1 PPG · 3.3 REB · 0.8 AST
Serge Ibaka
4.1 PPG · 2.8 REB · 0.3 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Deng leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Deng 6Ibaka 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Deng wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.8
12.0
6.1
7.0
2.4
0.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Deng peak 18.8Ibaka peak 15.4
The trophy case edge: Ibaka
2× NBA All-Star
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1× NBA Champion
The verdict
Deng holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Ibaka answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
58Deng · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
56Ibaka · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Luol Deng
$8.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Serge Ibaka
$11
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+27%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictSerge Ibaka is the more valuable card today ($11 vs. $8.0). Luol Deng carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +27% over five years).
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