Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Simons wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.2
Points / game
12.2
2.4
Rebounds / game
2.8
2.4
Assists / game
2.0
The trophy case edge: Simons
1× Slam Dunk Contest champion (2021)
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No. 6 Draft pick (2025)1× SEC Freshman of the Year (2025)
The verdict
Simons holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Johnson answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Simons · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
55Johnson · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Anfernee Simons
$11
Climbing
5-yr outlook+18%
Legacy floor100%
Tre Johnson
$3.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAnfernee Simons is the more valuable card today ($11 vs. $3.0). Tre Johnson carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +18% over five years).