Max Strus vs T.J. McConnell: head-to-head statistical comparison
Max Strus
10.4 PPG · 3.5 REB · 2.3 AST
T.J. McConnell
7.8 PPG · 2.9 REB · 5.1 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Strus leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Strus 5McConnell 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Strus wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
10.4
7.8
3.5
2.9
2.3
5.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Strus peak 12.2McConnell peak 10.2
The trophy case edge: McConnell
2× NBA Finalist (2020, 2023)
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3 Career triple-doubles9 Steals in a half (NBA record)
The verdict
Strus holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). McConnell answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Strus · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
57McConnell · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Max Strus
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor75%
T.J. McConnell
$3.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictMax Strus is the more valuable card today ($4.0 vs. $3.0). T.J. McConnell carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +0% over five years).
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