Matt Barnes
5.7 PPG · 4.6 REB · 2.3 AST
Sam Hauser
9.2 PPG · 3.8 REB · 1.5 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Barnes leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Barnes 2Hauser 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Hauser wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
8.0
9.2
4.6
3.8
2.0
1.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Barnes peak 10.3Hauser peak 9.2
The trophy case edge: Hauser
1× NBA Champion
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1× NBA Champion (2024)1× First-team All-ACC (2021)
The verdict
Barnes holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Hauser answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
55Barnes · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
60Hauser · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Matt Barnes
$9.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Sam Hauser
$9.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+22%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $9.0 today. Matt Barnes carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +22% over five years). Different bets: Matt Barnes's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Sam Hauser's is speculative and swings on production.
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