CJ McCollum
18.8 PPG · 3.5 REB · 3.6 AST
Dru Smith
5.6 PPG · 2.5 REB · 2.6 AST
VS
3–0
categories
McCollum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
McCollum 4Smith 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
18.7
5.6
3.1
2.5
4.1
2.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
McCollum peak 23.1Smith peak 6.2
The trophy case
1× Most Improved Player (2016)
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1× SEC All-Defensive Team (2021)
The verdict
McCollum 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.
59McCollum · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
55Smith · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
CJ McCollum
$18
Falling
5-yr outlook-17%
Legacy floor22%
Dru Smith
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictCJ McCollum is the more valuable card today ($18 vs. $4.0). Dru Smith carries more projected upside (+25% vs. -17% over five years).
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