Nic Claxton
11.7 PPG · 6.9 REB · 3.7 AST
Steven Adams
5.8 PPG · 8.6 REB · 1.5 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Claxton leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Claxton 4Adams 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Claxton wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.7
5.8
6.9
8.6
3.7
1.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Claxton peak 12.6Adams peak 13.9
The trophy case edge: Claxton
1× NBA FG% leader (2023)31st Draft pick (2019)
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1× All-Rookie Second Team (2014)
The verdict
Claxton holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Adams answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Claxton · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
58Adams · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Nic Claxton
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor80%
Steven Adams
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictNic Claxton is the more valuable card today ($5.0 vs. $4.0).
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