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60IMPACTJ.R. Smith
2.8 PPG · 0.8 REB · 0.5 AST
VJ Edgecombe
16 PPG · 5.6 REB · 4.2 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Edgecombe leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Smith 2Edgecombe 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edgecombe wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.4
16.0
3.1
5.6
2.1
4.2
The trophy case edge: Smith
2× NBA Champion2013 Sixth Man of the Year
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No. 3 Draft pick (2025)1× Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2025)1× Rising Stars MVP (2026)
The verdict
Edgecombe 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
66Edgecombe · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
J.R. Smith
$29
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
VJ Edgecombe
$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 VJ Edgecombe's is speculative and swings on production.
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