Wembanyama leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Wembanyama 8Baker 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Wembanyama wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.4
Points / game (career)
15.0
11.0
Rebounds / game (career)
7.4
3.6
Assists / game (career)
1.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Wembanyama peak 25Baker peak 21.1
The trophy case edge: Baker
1× Defensive Player of the Year (2026)1× All-NBA First Team (2026)1× Rookie of the Year (2024)
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4× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Wembanyama 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.
80Wembanyama · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
62Baker · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Victor Wembanyama
$190
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+30%
Legacy floor9%
Vin Baker
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictVictor Wembanyama is the more valuable card today ($190 vs. $18). Vin Baker carries more projected upside (+39% vs. +30% over five years). Different bets: Vin Baker's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Victor Wembanyama's is speculative and swings on production.