Jabari Smith Jr. vs Matas Buzelis: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jabari Smith Jr.
13.7 PPG · 7.3 REB · 1.5 AST
Matas Buzelis
12.4 PPG · 4.6 REB · 1.5 AST
VS
2–0
categories
Jr. leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Jr. 3Buzelis 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Buzelis wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.7
12.4
7.3
4.6
1.5
1.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Jr. peak 15.8Buzelis peak 16.3
The trophy case edge: Buzelis
1× All-Rookie Second Team (2023)1× Wayman Tisdale Award (2022)
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1× All-Rookie Second Team (2025)11th Draft pick (2024)
The verdict
Jr. holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Buzelis answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Jr. · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
62Buzelis · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jabari Smith Jr.
$12
Falling
5-yr outlook-8%
Legacy floor33%
Matas Buzelis
$25
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+16% ▲
Legacy floor20%
Card verdictMatas Buzelis is the more valuable card today ($25 vs. $12). Matas Buzelis carries more projected upside (+16% vs. -8% over five years).
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