Baron Davis
6.1 PPG · 1.9 REB · 4.7 AST
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57IMPACTJ.R. Smith
2.8 PPG · 0.8 REB · 0.5 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Davis leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Davis 3Smith 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Davis wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.1
12.4
3.8
3.1
7.2
2.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Davis peak 22.9Smith peak 18.1
The trophy case edge: Smith
2× NBA All-Star
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1× NBA Champion
The verdict
Davis holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Smith answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
61Davis · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
57Smith · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Baron Davis
$10
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+30% ▲
Legacy floor100%
J.R. Smith
$12
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJ.R. Smith is the more valuable card today ($12 vs. $10). Baron Davis carries more projected upside (+30% vs. +25% over five years).
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