Russell Westbrook
15.2 PPG · 5.4 REB · 6.7 AST
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
31.1 PPG · 4.3 REB · 6.6 AST
VS
2–1
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Westbrook leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Westbrook 0Gilgeous-Alexander 8
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Gilgeous-Alexander wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.2
31.1
5.4
4.3
6.7
6.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Westbrook peak 31.6Gilgeous-Alexander peak 32.7
The trophy case edge: Westbrook
MVP 20179x All-Star / All-NBA2x Scoring champion
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2× NBA MVP (2025, 2026)1× Champion & Finals MVP (2025)4× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Westbrook holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Gilgeous-Alexander answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
75Westbrook · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
91Gilgeous-Alexander · Superstar
Card value — head to head
Russell Westbrook
$150
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+36% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
$1.3k
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor11%
RarityEpic
Card verdictShai Gilgeous-Alexander is the more valuable card today ($1.3k vs. $150). Russell Westbrook carries more projected upside (+36% vs. +0% over five years).
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