Dillon Brooks vs Jaren Jackson Jr.: head-to-head statistical comparison
Dillon Brooks
14.8 PPG · 3.3 REB · 2.0 AST
Jaren Jackson Jr.
18.6 PPG · 5.6 REB · 1.5 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
14.8
18.6
3.3
5.6
2.0
1.5
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 (points / game, rebounds / game). Brooks answers in assists / 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
$36
Falling
5-yr outlook-17%
Legacy floor19%
Jaren Jackson Jr.
$41
Falling
5-yr outlook-7% ▲
Legacy floor41%
Card verdictJaren Jackson Jr. is the more valuable card today ($41 vs. $36). Jaren Jackson Jr. carries more projected upside (-7% vs. -17% over five years).
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