Brandon Ingram
21.5 PPG · 5.6 REB · 3.7 AST
Jalen Johnson
22.5 PPG · 10.3 REB · 7.9 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Johnson leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Ingram 1Johnson 7
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Johnson wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.5
22.5
5.6
10.3
3.7
7.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Ingram peak 24.7Johnson peak 22.5
The trophy case edge: Ingram
1× Most Improved Player (2020)2× NBA All-Star2nd Draft pick (2016)
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1× NBA All-Star (2026)
The verdict
Johnson holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Ingram answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
66Ingram · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
76Johnson · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Brandon Ingram
$29
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor38%
Jalen Johnson
$130
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor8%
Card verdictJalen Johnson is the more valuable card today ($130 vs. $29). Jalen Johnson carries more projected upside (+25% vs. -7% over five years).
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