Mitch Richmond
4.1 PPG · 1.5 REB · 0.9 AST
Zach LaVine
19.2 PPG · 2.8 REB · 2.3 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Richmond leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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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
19.2
3.9
2.8
3.5
2.3
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
Richmond holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). LaVine answers in the intangibles — 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+19%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictZach LaVine is the more valuable card today ($31 vs. $20). Mitch Richmond carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +19% 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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