Al Cervi
3.8 PPG · 0.6 REB · 0.7 AST
JS
57IMPACTJ.R. Smith
2.8 PPG · 0.8 REB · 0.5 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Smith leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Cervi 1Smith 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Smith wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.6
12.4
3.0
3.1
3.7
2.1
1
1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cervi peak 14.4Smith peak 18.1
The trophy case edge: Cervi
1× NBA ChampionHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion
The verdict
Smith holds the edge, leading in 2 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Cervi answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
57Cervi · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
57Smith · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Al Cervi
$11
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+27% ▲
Legacy floor100%
J.R. Smith
$12
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJ.R. Smith is the more valuable card today ($12 vs. $11). Al Cervi carries more projected upside (+27% vs. +25% over five years).
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