Boris Diaw
4.6 PPG · 2.2 REB · 2.3 AST
Derrick Jones Jr.
10.1 PPG · 3.5 REB · 1.4 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Diaw leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Diaw 2Jr. 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Jr. wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
8.6
10.1
4.4
3.5
3.5
1.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Diaw peak 13.3Jr. peak 10.1
The trophy case edge: Jr.
1× NBA Champion
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Dunk 2020 Contest Champion2x Finals appearanceUndrafted Earned rotation role
The verdict
Diaw holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Jr. answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
56Diaw · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
61Jr. · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Boris Diaw
$10
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+30% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Derrick Jones Jr.
$10
Climbing
5-yr outlook+10%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $10 today. Boris Diaw carries more projected upside (+30% vs. +10% over five years). Different bets: Boris Diaw's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Derrick Jones Jr.'s is speculative and swings on production.
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