Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Aldama wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
5.4
Points / game (career)
10.4
2.5
Rebounds / game (career)
5.4
1.5
Assists / game (career)
2.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Dieng peak 11Aldama peak 14
The trophy case edge: Aldama
1× NBA Champion (2025)1× G League Finals MVP (2024)
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1× U18 Euro MVP (2019)30th Draft pick (2021)
The verdict
Aldama holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Dieng answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
61Dieng · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
66Aldama · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Ousmane Dieng
$28
Climbing
5-yr outlook+21%
Legacy floor100%
Santi Aldama
$25
Climbing
5-yr outlook+24% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictOusmane Dieng is the more valuable card today ($28 vs. $25). Santi Aldama carries more projected upside (+24% vs. +21% over five years).