Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
13.9
Points / game
13.4
6.0
Rebounds / game
2.0
6.2
Assists / game
3.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Lever peak 19.8Poole peak 20.5
The trophy case edge: Poole
2× NBA All-Star
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1× NBA Champion (2022)1× FT% leader (2022)
The verdict
Lever holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Poole answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Lever · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
58Poole · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Fat Lever
$9.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+22% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Jordan Poole
$13
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor77%
Card verdictJordan Poole is the more valuable card today ($13 vs. $9.0). Fat Lever carries more projected upside (+22% vs. +0% over five years).