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60IMPACTJ.R. Smith
2.8 PPG · 0.8 REB · 0.5 AST
Nique Clifford
8.6 PPG · 3.8 REB · 2.4 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Clifford leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Smith 3Clifford 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Clifford wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.4
8.6
3.1
3.8
2.1
2.4
The trophy case edge: Smith
2× NBA Champion2013 Sixth Man of the Year
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All-MW 1st Team 2025MW All-Defensive 2025MVP MW Tournament 2025
The verdict
Clifford holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Smith answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Smith · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
62Clifford · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
J.R. Smith
$29
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Nique Clifford
$25
Climbing
5-yr outlook+24%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJ.R. Smith is the more valuable card today ($29 vs. $25). J.R. Smith carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +24% over five years). Different bets: J.R. Smith's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Nique Clifford's is speculative and swings on production.
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