Hornacek leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Simons 4Hornacek 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
14.2
Points / game
14.5
2.4
Rebounds / game
3.4
2.4
Assists / game
4.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Simons peak 22.6Hornacek peak 20.1
The trophy case edge: Simons
1× Slam Dunk Contest champion (2021)
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2× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Hornacek holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Simons answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Simons · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
59Hornacek · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Anfernee Simons
$11
Climbing
5-yr outlook+18%
Legacy floor100%
Jeff Hornacek
$9.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+22% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAnfernee Simons is the more valuable card today ($11 vs. $9.0). Jeff Hornacek carries more projected upside (+22% vs. +18% over five years). Different bets: Jeff Hornacek's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Anfernee Simons's is speculative and swings on production.