Dennis Johnson
7.1 PPG · 2.7 REB · 6.5 AST
Jrue Holiday
16.3 PPG · 4.6 REB · 6.1 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Holiday leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Johnson 4Holiday 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
14.1
16.3
3.9
4.6
5.0
6.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Johnson peak 19.5Holiday peak 21.2
The trophy case edge: Johnson
3× NBA Champion1× Finals MVP5× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2× NBA Champion (2021, 2024)6× All-Defensive Team2× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Holiday holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Johnson answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
71Johnson · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
77Holiday · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Dennis Johnson
$49
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Jrue Holiday
$29
Climbing
5-yr outlook+17%
Legacy floor86%
RarityRare
Card verdictDennis Johnson is the more valuable card today ($49 vs. $29). Dennis Johnson carries more projected upside (+39% vs. +17% over five years). Different bets: Dennis Johnson's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Jrue Holiday's is speculative and swings on production.
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