Mitch Richmond vs Zach LaVine: head-to-head statistical comparison
Mitch Richmond
21.0 PPG · 3.9 REB · 3.5 AST
Zach LaVine
20.7 PPG · 4.0 REB · 3.9 AST
VS
1–2
categories
LaVine leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Richmond 3LaVine 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). LaVine wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.0
20.7
3.9
4.0
3.5
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Richmond peak 25.9LaVine peak 27.4
The trophy case edge: LaVine
6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2x NBA All-Star2x Dunk ChampionGold Tokyo Olympics
The verdict
LaVine holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Richmond answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
66Richmond · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
67LaVine · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Mitch Richmond
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Zach LaVine
$31
Climbing
5-yr outlook+26%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictZach LaVine is the more valuable card today ($31 vs. $20). Mitch Richmond carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +26% over five years). Different bets: Mitch Richmond's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Zach LaVine's is speculative and swings on production.
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