Keyonte George vs Paolo Banchero

Keyonte George scored more in 2025-26, 1.4 points a game apart (23.6 vs 22.2), on George's heavier usage (27.5% vs 27.4%).

George is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 60.9% to 56.6%; TS% folds threes and free throws into one number, so the gap survives shot-diet differences.

Playmaking goes to George (6.1 vs 5.2 assists), the glass to Banchero (8.4 vs 3.7 rebounds).

Availability is part of the comparison: Banchero played 18 more games (72 vs 54 of 82).

With Banchero on the floor his team outscored opponents by -0.2 per 100 possessions, against -8.6 for George; on-court net rating carries the teammates with it, so read it next to PIE.

On the books for 2026-27: George $6.6M through 2031-32, Banchero $41.5M through 2030-31. Whether either fits a trade is a Trade Machine question, not a stat one.