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Deni Avdija vs Jalen Johnson: head-to-head statistical comparison

Deni Avdija
79IMPACT
Deni Avdija
Portland Trail Blazers · Forward
13.3 PPG · 6.3 REB · 3.4 AST
Jalen Johnson
76IMPACT
Jalen Johnson
Atlanta Hawks · Forward
14.2 PPG · 7.4 REB · 4.0 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Johnson leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
SCOREPLAYREBPER DRIMSPACEATHCLUTCH
Avdija 3Johnson 5

Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Johnson wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.

Tale of the tape
13.3
Points / game (career)
14.2
6.3
Rebounds / game (career)
7.4
3.4
Assists / game (career)
4.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Avdija peak 24.2Johnson peak 22.5
The trophy case edge: Avdija
1× NBA All-Star (2026)1× Israeli League MVP (2020)
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1× NBA All-Star (2026)
The verdict

Johnson holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Avdija answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

79Avdija · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
76Johnson · Star starter

Card value — head to head

Deni Avdija
$240
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+23% ▲
Legacy floor11%
Jalen Johnson
$120
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+17%
Legacy floor8%
Card verdictDeni Avdija is the more valuable card today ($240 vs. $120). Deni Avdija carries more projected upside (+23% vs. +17% over five years).
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