Michael Finley
4.4 PPG · 1.5 REB · 0.9 AST
Tyrese Maxey
28.3 PPG · 4.1 REB · 6.6 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Maxey leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Finley 2Maxey 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Maxey wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.7
28.3
4.4
4.1
3.0
6.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Finley peak 22.6Maxey peak 28.3
The trophy case edge: Finley
1× NBA Champion2× NBA All-Star
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2× NBA All-Star (2024, 2026)1× All-NBA Third Team (2026)1× Most Improved Player (2024)
The verdict
Maxey holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Finley answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
61Finley · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
72Maxey · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Michael Finley
$23
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
Tyrese Maxey
$260
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Card verdictTyrese Maxey is the more valuable card today ($260 vs. $23). Tyrese Maxey carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +35% over five years). Different bets: Michael Finley's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Tyrese Maxey's is speculative and swings on production.
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