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60IMPACTJ.R. Smith
2.8 PPG · 0.8 REB · 0.5 AST
Michael Finley
4.4 PPG · 1.5 REB · 0.9 AST
VS
1–3
categories
Finley leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
Rebuildvs
The two-way profile
Smith 4Finley 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Smith wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.4
15.7
3.1
4.4
2.1
3.0
2
1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Smith peak 18.1Finley peak 22.6
The trophy case edge: Smith
2× NBA Champion2013 Sixth Man of the Year
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1× NBA Champion2× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Finley holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Smith answers in championships — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Smith · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
61Finley · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
J.R. Smith
$29
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
Michael Finley
$23
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJ.R. Smith is the more valuable card today ($29 vs. $23). Michael Finley carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +35% over five years).
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