Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
19.5
Points / game (career)
19.9
3.6
Rebounds / game (career)
4.2
3.8
Assists / game (career)
3.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
McCollum peak 24.3Green peak 22.1
The trophy case edge: Green
1× Most Improved Player (2016)
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No. 2 Draft pick (2021)1× All-Rookie First Team (2022)
The verdict
Green holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). McCollum answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59McCollum · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
57Green · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
CJ McCollum
$13
Falling
5-yr outlook-15%
Legacy floor31%
Jalen Green
$23
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+13% ▲
Legacy floor17%
Card verdictJalen Green is the more valuable card today ($23 vs. $13). Jalen Green carries more projected upside (+13% vs. -15% over five years).