Tyrese Maxey
28.3 PPG · 4.1 REB · 6.6 AST
Vinnie Johnson
8 PPG · 3 REB · 2.4 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Maxey leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Maxey 6Johnson 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Maxey wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.3
12.0
4.1
2.9
6.6
3.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Maxey peak 28.3Johnson peak 15.8
The trophy case edge: Johnson
2× NBA All-Star (2024, 2026)1× All-NBA Third Team (2026)1× Most Improved Player (2024)
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2× NBA Champion
The verdict
Maxey holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Johnson answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
72Maxey · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
60Johnson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Tyrese Maxey
$260
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Vinnie Johnson
$29
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictTyrese Maxey is the more valuable card today ($260 vs. $29). Tyrese Maxey carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +35% over five years). Different bets: Vinnie Johnson's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Tyrese Maxey's is speculative and swings on production.
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