Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
5.7
Points / game
5.8
8.8
Rebounds / game
8.6
0.9
Assists / game
1.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Robinson peak 9.7Adams peak 13.9
The trophy case edge: Robinson
1× NBA Champion (2026)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2019)
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1× All-Rookie Second Team (2014)
The verdict
Adams holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Robinson answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
61Robinson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
58Adams · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Mitchell Robinson
$12
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Steven Adams
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictMitchell Robinson is the more valuable card today ($12 vs. $4.0). Mitchell Robinson carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +0% over five years).