Jabari Smith Jr. vs Luka Doncic: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jabari Smith Jr.
13.7 PPG · 7.3 REB · 1.5 AST
Luka Doncic
29.2 PPG · 8.5 REB · 8.2 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Doncic leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Jr. 3Doncic 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.7
29.2
7.3
8.5
1.5
8.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Jr. peak 15.8Doncic peak 33.9
The trophy case edge: Doncic
1× All-Rookie Second Team (2023)1× Wayman Tisdale Award (2022)
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5× All-NBA First Team1× Scoring champion (2024)1× Rookie of the Year (2019)
The verdict
Doncic holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Jr. answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Jr. · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
81Doncic · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Jabari Smith Jr.
$12
Falling
5-yr outlook-8%
Legacy floor33%
Luka Doncic
$580
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0% ▲
Legacy floor5%
RarityRare
Card verdictLuka Doncic is the more valuable card today ($580 vs. $12). Luka Doncic carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -8% over five years).
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