J.R. Smith vs Jalen Williams: head-to-head statistical comparison
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60IMPACTJ.R. Smith
12.4 PPG · 3.1 REB · 2.1 AST
Jalen Williams
18.0 PPG · 4.6 REB · 4.4 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Williams leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Smith 0Williams 8
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Williams wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.4
18.0
3.1
4.6
2.1
4.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Smith peak 18.1Williams peak 21.6
The trophy case edge: Smith
2× NBA Champion2013 Sixth Man of the Year
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1× NBA Champion (2025)1× NBA All-Star (2025)1× All-NBA Third Team (2025)
The verdict
Williams holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Smith answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Smith · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
76Williams · Star starter
Card value — head to head
J.R. Smith
$29
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Jalen Williams
$54
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+19%
Legacy floor44%
Card verdictJalen Williams is the more valuable card today ($54 vs. $29). J.R. Smith carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +19% over five years). Different bets: J.R. Smith's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Jalen Williams's is speculative and swings on production.
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