Perkins leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
O'Neale 7Perkins 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). O'Neale wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.8
Points / game
11.9
4.8
Rebounds / game
6.0
2.7
Assists / game
1.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
O'Neale peak 9.8Perkins peak 16.5
The trophy case edge: O'Neale
700 Career games.39 Career 3PT%
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The verdict
Perkins holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). O'Neale answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
61O'Neale · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
54Perkins · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Royce O'Neale
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor75%
Sam Perkins
$3.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictRoyce O'Neale is the more valuable card today ($4.0 vs. $3.0). Sam Perkins carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +0% over five years).