Dillon Brooks vs Jaden McDaniels: head-to-head statistical comparison
Dillon Brooks
14.8 PPG · 3.3 REB · 2.0 AST
Jaden McDaniels
11.1 PPG · 4.2 REB · 1.7 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Brooks leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Brooks 2McDaniels 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). McDaniels wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.8
11.1
3.3
4.2
2.0
1.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Brooks peak 20.2McDaniels peak 14.8
The trophy case edge: Brooks
1× All-Defensive Second Team (2023)1× World Cup Best Defender (2023)
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1× All-Defensive Second Team (2024)
The verdict
Brooks holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). McDaniels answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
63Brooks · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
65McDaniels · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Dillon Brooks
$36
Falling
5-yr outlook-17%
Legacy floor19%
Jaden McDaniels
$14
Falling
5-yr outlook-7% ▲
Legacy floor43%
Card verdictDillon Brooks is the more valuable card today ($36 vs. $14). Jaden McDaniels carries more projected upside (-7% vs. -17% over five years).
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