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57IMPACTJ.R. Smith
2.8 PPG · 0.8 REB · 0.5 AST
Nick Young
2.3 PPG · 0.3 REB · 0.5 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Smith leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Smith 7Young 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Smith wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.4
11.4
3.1
1.9
2.1
1.0
1
1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Smith peak 18.1Young peak 17.9
The trophy case
1× NBA Champion
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1× NBA Champion
The verdict
Smith holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Young answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
57Smith · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
54Young · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
J.R. Smith
$12
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25%
Legacy floor100%
Nick Young
$11
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+36% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJ.R. Smith is the more valuable card today ($12 vs. $11). Nick Young carries more projected upside (+36% vs. +25% over five years).
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