Jabari Smith Jr. vs Kevin Durant: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jabari Smith Jr.
13.7 PPG · 7.3 REB · 1.5 AST
Kevin Durant
27.1 PPG · 6.9 REB · 4.4 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Durant leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Jr. 3Durant 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Durant wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.7
27.1
7.3
6.9
1.5
4.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Jr. peak 15.8Durant peak 32
The trophy case edge: Durant
1× All-Rookie Second Team (2023)1× Wayman Tisdale Award (2022)
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2× Champion + Finals MVP1× NBA MVP (2014)16× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Durant holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Jr. answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Jr. · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
84Durant · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Jabari Smith Jr.
$12
Falling
5-yr outlook-8%
Legacy floor33%
Kevin Durant
$490
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictKevin Durant is the more valuable card today ($490 vs. $12). Kevin Durant carries more projected upside (+40% vs. -8% over five years).
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