Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Mobley wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.8
Points / game (career)
18.6
9.0
Rebounds / game (career)
5.6
3.0
Assists / game (career)
1.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Mobley peak 18.5Jr. peak 22.5
The trophy case edge: Jr.
1× Defensive Player of the Year (2025)1× All-NBA Second Team (2025)1× NBA All-Star (2025)
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1× Defensive Player of the Year (2023)2× NBA All-Star2× Blocks leader
The verdict
Mobley holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Jr. answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
68Mobley · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
68Jr. · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Evan Mobley
$22
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+5% ▲
Legacy floor82%
Jaren Jackson Jr.
$41
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor41%
Card verdictJaren Jackson Jr. is the more valuable card today ($41 vs. $22). Evan Mobley carries more projected upside (+5% vs. -7% over five years).