Derrick Jones Jr.
10.1 PPG · 3.5 REB · 1.4 AST
Dillon Brooks
20.2 PPG · 3.6 REB · 1.8 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Brooks leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Jr. 1Brooks 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Brooks wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
10.1
20.2
3.5
3.6
1.4
1.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Jr. peak 10.1Brooks peak 20.2
The trophy case edge: Jr.
Dunk 2020 Contest Champion2x Finals appearanceUndrafted Earned rotation role
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1× All-Defensive Second Team (2023)1× World Cup Best Defender (2023)
The verdict
Brooks holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Jr. answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
61Jr. · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
63Brooks · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Derrick Jones Jr.
$10
Climbing
5-yr outlook+10% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Dillon Brooks
$37
Falling
5-yr outlook-16%
Legacy floor19%
Card verdictDillon Brooks is the more valuable card today ($37 vs. $10). Derrick Jones Jr. carries more projected upside (+10% vs. -16% over five years).
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