Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Smith wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.2
Points / game
14.5
2.7
Rebounds / game
7.4
2.1
Assists / game
3.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Robinson peak 13.5Smith peak 18.8
The trophy case edge: Robinson
2× NBA Finalist (2020, 2023)
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No major hardware yet
The verdict
Smith holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Robinson answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
51Robinson · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
56Smith · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Duncan Robinson
$5.0
Falling
5-yr outlook-20%
Legacy floor80%
Josh Smith
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDuncan Robinson is the more valuable card today ($5.0 vs. $4.0). Josh Smith carries more projected upside (+25% vs. -20% over five years).