Dru Smith
5.6 PPG · 2.5 REB · 2.6 AST
Kevin Martin
9.3 PPG · 2 REB · 1.1 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Martin leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Smith 4Martin 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
5.6
17.4
2.5
3.1
2.6
2.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Smith peak 6.2Martin peak 24.6
The trophy case edge: Smith
1× SEC All-Defensive Team (2021)
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The verdict
Martin holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Smith answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
55Smith · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
55Martin · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Dru Smith
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25%
Legacy floor100%
Kevin Martin
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $4.0 today. Different bets: Kevin Martin's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Dru Smith's is speculative and swings on production.
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