Scottie Barnes
18.1 PPG · 7.5 REB · 5.9 AST
Vin Baker
3.4 PPG · 2.4 REB · 0.5 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Barnes leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Barnes 8Baker 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Barnes wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.1
15.0
7.5
7.4
5.9
1.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Barnes peak 19.9Baker peak 21.1
The trophy case edge: Baker
1× Rookie of the Year (2022)2× NBA All-Star1× All-Defensive Team
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4× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Barnes holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Baker answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
74Barnes · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
62Baker · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Scottie Barnes
$26
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor65%
Vin Baker
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictScottie Barnes is the more valuable card today ($26 vs. $18). Vin Baker carries more projected upside (+39% vs. +0% over five years).
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