Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Lopez wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
8.5
Points / game
13.2
3.6
Rebounds / game
7.0
1.3
Assists / game
1.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Lopez peak 20.7O'Neal peak 24.3
The trophy case edge: Lopez
Champion 2021 BucksAll-Star 20132x All-Defensive
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6× NBA All-Star
The verdict
O'Neal holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Lopez answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
69Lopez · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
63O'Neal · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Brook Lopez
$22
Climbing
5-yr outlook+32%
Legacy floor100%
Jermaine O'Neal
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBrook Lopez is the more valuable card today ($22 vs. $20). Jermaine O'Neal carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +32% over five years). Different bets: Jermaine O'Neal's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Brook Lopez's is speculative and swings on production.