Chris Paul
2.9 PPG · 1.8 REB · 3.3 AST
Sam Jones
16.3 PPG · 3.8 REB · 2.6 AST
VS
1–3
categories
Jones leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Paul 5Jones 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Paul wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.8
17.7
4.4
4.9
9.2
2.5
0
10
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Paul peak 22.8Jones peak 25.9
The trophy case edge: Jones
12× NBA All-Star11× All-NBA1× Rookie of the YearNBA Rookie of the Year (2006)5x assists leader6x steals leader9x All-DefensiveNBA 75th Anniversary Team
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10× NBA Champion5× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Jones holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, championships). Paul answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
88Paul · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
71Jones · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Chris Paul
$180
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+42%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Sam Jones
$1.7k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+49% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictSam Jones is the more valuable card today ($1.7k vs. $180). Sam Jones carries more projected upside (+49% vs. +42% over five years).
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