Al Jefferson
7 PPG · 4 REB · 0.8 AST
Jermaine O'Neal
7.9 PPG · 5.5 REB · 0.6 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Jefferson leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Jefferson 7O'Neal 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Jefferson wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.7
13.2
8.4
7.0
1.6
1.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Jefferson peak 23.1O'Neal peak 24.3
The trophy case edge: O'Neal
No major hardware yet
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6× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Jefferson holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). O'Neal answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
56Jefferson · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
63O'Neal · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Al Jefferson
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25%
Legacy floor100%
Jermaine O'Neal
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJermaine O'Neal is the more valuable card today ($20 vs. $4.0). Jermaine O'Neal carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +25% over five years).
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