Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Aldama wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.0
Points / game
8.6
6.7
Rebounds / game
4.2
2.9
Assists / game
1.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Aldama peak 14Battier peak 14.4
The trophy case edge: Aldama
1× U18 Euro MVP (2019)30th Draft pick (2021)
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2× NBA Champion
The verdict
Aldama holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Battier answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
66Aldama · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
59Battier · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Santi Aldama
$25
Climbing
5-yr outlook+24%
Legacy floor100%
Shane Battier
$29
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictShane Battier is the more valuable card today ($29 vs. $25). Shane Battier carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +24% over five years). Different bets: Shane Battier's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Santi Aldama's is speculative and swings on production.