Donovan Clingan
12.1 PPG · 11.6 REB · 2.1 AST
Jermaine O'Neal
7.9 PPG · 5.5 REB · 0.6 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Clingan leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Clingan 6O'Neal 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Clingan wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.1
13.2
11.6
7.0
2.1
1.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Clingan peak 12.1O'Neal peak 24.3
The trophy case edge: Clingan
2× NCAA champion (2023, 2024)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2025)
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6× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Clingan holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). O'Neal answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
73Clingan · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
63O'Neal · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Donovan Clingan
$29
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+21%
Legacy floor100%
Jermaine O'Neal
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDonovan Clingan is the more valuable card today ($29 vs. $20). Jermaine O'Neal carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +21% over five years). Different bets: Jermaine O'Neal's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Donovan Clingan's is speculative and swings on production.
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