Derek Harper vs Kenny Smith: head-to-head statistical comparison
Derek Harper
13.3 PPG · 2.5 REB · 5.5 AST
Kenny Smith
12.8 PPG · 2.2 REB · 5.5 AST
VS
2–0
categories
Harper leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Harper 2Smith 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Harper wins 2 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.3
12.8
2.5
2.2
5.5
5.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Harper peak 19.7Smith peak 17.7
The trophy case edge: Smith
No major hardware yet
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2× NBA Champion
The verdict
Harper holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Smith answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
55Harper · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
61Smith · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Derek Harper
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25%
Legacy floor100%
Kenny Smith
$29
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictKenny Smith is the more valuable card today ($29 vs. $4.0). Kenny Smith carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +25% over five years).
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