Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Jr. wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
7.5
Points / game (career)
13.6
3.3
Rebounds / game (career)
4.6
0.8
Assists / game (career)
1.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Jr. peak 10.1Barnes peak 19.2
The trophy case edge: Jr.
Dunk 2020 Contest Champion2x Finals appearanceUndrafted Earned rotation role
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1× NBA Champion (2015)🥇 Olympic gold (2016)
The verdict
Barnes 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
60Barnes · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Derrick Jones Jr.
$10
Climbing
5-yr outlook+10%
Legacy floor100%
Harrison Barnes
$10
Climbing
5-yr outlook+20% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $10 today. Harrison Barnes carries more projected upside (+20% vs. +10% over five years).