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Naji Marshall
59IMPACT
Naji Marshall
Dallas Mavericks · Forward
15.2 PPG · 4.7 REB · 3.3 AST
Sam Perkins
54IMPACT
Sam Perkins
Seattle SuperSonics · Forward
3.8 PPG · 2.6 REB · 0.6 AST
VS
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categories
Marshall leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
SCOREPLAYREBPER DRIMSPACEATHCLUTCH
Marshall 7Perkins 1

Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Marshall wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.

Tale of the tape
15.2
Points / game
11.9
4.7
Rebounds / game
6.0
3.3
Assists / game
1.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Marshall peak 15.2Perkins peak 16.5
The trophy case edge: Marshall
All-Big East 1st Team 2020Undrafted Earned standard deal13.2 PPG career-high 2024-25
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The verdict

Marshall holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Perkins answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

59Marshall · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
54Perkins · Rotation piece

Card value — head to head

Naji Marshall
$10
Falling
5-yr outlook-10%
Legacy floor30%
Sam Perkins
$3.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictNaji Marshall is the more valuable card today ($10 vs. $3.0). Sam Perkins carries more projected upside (+33% vs. -10% over five years).
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