Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Nesmith wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.6
Points / game (career)
10.5
3.4
Rebounds / game (career)
6.3
1.2
Assists / game (career)
1.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Nesmith peak 13.8Eason peak 12
The trophy case edge: Nesmith
2× NBA Finalist14th Draft pick (2020)
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1× All-Rookie Second Team (2023)1× SEC Sixth Man of the Year (2022)
The verdict
Eason holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Nesmith answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Nesmith · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
60Eason · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Aaron Nesmith
$8.0
Falling
5-yr outlook-12%
Legacy floor50%
Tari Eason
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0% ▲
Legacy floor80%
Card verdictAaron Nesmith is the more valuable card today ($8.0 vs. $5.0). Tari Eason carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -12% over five years).