Grayson Allen
16.5 PPG · 3 REB · 3.8 AST
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57IMPACTJ.R. Smith
2.8 PPG · 0.8 REB · 0.5 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Allen leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Allen 5Smith 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Allen wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.5
12.4
3.0
3.1
3.8
2.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Allen peak 16.5Smith peak 18.1
The trophy case edge: Allen
1× NBA 3PT% leader (2024)1× NCAA champion (2015)
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1× NBA Champion
The verdict
Allen holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Smith answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
61Allen · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
57Smith · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Grayson Allen
$13
Climbing
5-yr outlook+8%
Legacy floor92%
J.R. Smith
$12
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictGrayson Allen is the more valuable card today ($13 vs. $12). J.R. Smith carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +8% over five years). Different bets: J.R. Smith's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Grayson Allen's is speculative and swings on production.
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