Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Simons wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.9
Points / game (career)
8.2
2.4
Rebounds / game (career)
2.1
3.2
Assists / game (career)
1.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Simons peak 22.6Joe peak 11.1
The trophy case edge: Joe
1× Slam Dunk Contest champion (2021)
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1× NBA Champion (2025)1× Mr. Basketball, Arkansas (2018)
The verdict
Simons holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Joe answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Simons · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
55Joe · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Anfernee Simons
$12
Climbing
5-yr outlook+8%
Legacy floor92%
Isaiah Joe
$11
Climbing
5-yr outlook+18% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAnfernee Simons is the more valuable card today ($12 vs. $11). Isaiah Joe carries more projected upside (+18% vs. +8% over five years).