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60IMPACTJ.R. Smith
2.8 PPG · 0.8 REB · 0.5 AST
Marcus Smart
9.3 PPG · 2.8 REB · 3 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Smith leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Smith 3Smart 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Smart wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.4
9.3
3.1
2.8
2.1
3.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Smith peak 18.1Smart peak 14.5
The trophy case edge: Smith
2× NBA Champion2013 Sixth Man of the Year
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1× Defensive Player of the Year (2022)3× All-Defensive First Team
The verdict
Smith holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Smart answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Smith · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
63Smart · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
J.R. Smith
$29
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Marcus Smart
$16
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJ.R. Smith is the more valuable card today ($29 vs. $16). J.R. Smith carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +25% over five years). Different bets: J.R. Smith's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Marcus Smart's is speculative and swings on production.
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