Jefferson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Jefferson 2Gasol 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Gasol wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.7
Points / game
14.0
8.4
Rebounds / game
7.4
1.6
Assists / game
3.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Jefferson peak 23.1Gasol peak 19.5
The trophy case edge: Gasol
No major hardware yet
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1× NBA Champion1× Defensive Player of the Year3× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Jefferson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Gasol answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
56Jefferson · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
68Gasol · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Al Jefferson
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25%
Legacy floor100%
Marc Gasol
$24
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictMarc Gasol is the more valuable card today ($24 vs. $4.0). Marc Gasol carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +25% over five years).