Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
10.1
Points / game
5.4
3.5
Rebounds / game
4.0
1.4
Assists / game
0.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Jr. peak 10.1Walsh peak 5.4
The trophy case edge: Jr.
Dunk 2020 Contest Champion2x Finals appearanceUndrafted Earned rotation role
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1× NBA Champion (2024)
The verdict
Jr. holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Walsh answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
61Jr. · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
60Walsh · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Derrick Jones Jr.
$10
Climbing
5-yr outlook+10%
Legacy floor100%
Jordan Walsh
$9.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+11% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDerrick Jones Jr. is the more valuable card today ($10 vs. $9.0). Jordan Walsh carries more projected upside (+11% vs. +10% over five years).