Santi Aldama
14 PPG · 6.7 REB · 2.9 AST
Scottie Barnes
18.1 PPG · 7.5 REB · 5.9 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Barnes leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Aldama 1Barnes 7
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Barnes wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.0
18.1
6.7
7.5
2.9
5.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Aldama peak 14Barnes peak 19.9
The trophy case edge: Aldama
1× U18 Euro MVP (2019)30th Draft pick (2021)
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1× Rookie of the Year (2022)2× NBA All-Star1× All-Defensive Team
The verdict
Barnes holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Aldama answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
66Aldama · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
74Barnes · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Santi Aldama
$25
Climbing
5-yr outlook+24% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Scottie Barnes
$26
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor65%
Card verdictScottie Barnes is the more valuable card today ($26 vs. $25). Santi Aldama carries more projected upside (+24% vs. +0% over five years).
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