Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
31.1 PPG · 4.3 REB · 6.6 AST
Slater Martin
6.2 PPG · 2.9 REB · 5.2 AST
VS
3–1
categories
Gilgeous-Alexander leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Gilgeous-Alexander 8Martin 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Gilgeous-Alexander wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
31.1
9.8
4.3
3.6
6.6
4.2
1
5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Gilgeous-Alexander peak 32.7Martin peak 13.6
The trophy case edge: Martin
2× NBA MVP (2025, 2026)1× Champion & Finals MVP (2025)4× NBA All-Star
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5× NBA Champion7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Gilgeous-Alexander holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Martin answers in championships — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
91Gilgeous-Alexander · Superstar
Balladex Impact Index
69Martin · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
$1.3k
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor11%
RarityEpic
Slater Martin
$210
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictShai Gilgeous-Alexander is the more valuable card today ($1.3k vs. $210). Slater Martin carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +0% over five years).
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