Dillon Brooks
20.2 PPG · 3.6 REB · 1.8 AST
Jaren Jackson Jr.
19.2 PPG · 5.8 REB · 1.9 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Jr. leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Brooks 1Jr. 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Jr. wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
20.2
19.2
3.6
5.8
1.8
1.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Brooks peak 20.2Jr. peak 22.5
The trophy case edge: Jr.
1× All-Defensive Second Team (2023)1× World Cup Best Defender (2023)
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1× Defensive Player of the Year (2023)2× NBA All-Star2× Blocks leader
The verdict
Jr. holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Brooks answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
63Brooks · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
68Jr. · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Dillon Brooks
$37
Falling
5-yr outlook-16%
Legacy floor19%
Jaren Jackson Jr.
$27
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-4% ▲
Legacy floor63%
Card verdictDillon Brooks is the more valuable card today ($37 vs. $27). Jaren Jackson Jr. carries more projected upside (-4% vs. -16% over five years).
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