Derrick Jones Jr.
10.1 PPG · 3.5 REB · 1.4 AST
Sam Hauser
9.2 PPG · 3.8 REB · 1.5 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Hauser leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Jr. 2Hauser 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Hauser wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
10.1
9.2
3.5
3.8
1.4
1.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Jr. peak 10.1Hauser peak 9.2
The trophy case edge: Jr.
Dunk 2020 Contest Champion2x Finals appearanceUndrafted Earned rotation role
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1× NBA Champion (2024)1× First-team All-ACC (2021)
The verdict
Hauser holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Jr. answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
61Jr. · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
60Hauser · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Derrick Jones Jr.
$10
Climbing
5-yr outlook+10%
Legacy floor100%
Sam Hauser
$9.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+22% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDerrick Jones Jr. is the more valuable card today ($10 vs. $9.0). Sam Hauser carries more projected upside (+22% vs. +10% over five years).
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