Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Baker wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.2
Points / game
15.0
3.1
Rebounds / game
7.4
1.8
Assists / game
1.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Prince peak 14.1Baker peak 21.1
The trophy case edge: Prince
2× NBA Cup champion (2023, 2024)
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4× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Baker holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Prince answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Prince · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
62Baker · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Taurean Prince
$29
Climbing
5-yr outlook+24%
Legacy floor100%
Vin Baker
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictTaurean Prince is the more valuable card today ($29 vs. $18). Vin Baker carries more projected upside (+39% vs. +24% over five years). Different bets: Vin Baker's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Taurean Prince's is speculative and swings on production.