McCollum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
McCollum 4Green 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
18.7
Points / game
17.8
3.1
Rebounds / game
3.6
4.1
Assists / game
2.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
McCollum peak 23.1Green 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
McCollum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Green answers in rebounds / 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
$18
Falling
5-yr outlook-17%
Legacy floor22%
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. $18). Jalen Green carries more projected upside (+13% vs. -17% over five years).