Jabari Smith Jr.
15.8 PPG · 6.9 REB · 1.9 AST
Matas Buzelis
16.3 PPG · 5.8 REB · 2.1 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Buzelis leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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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
15.8
16.3
6.9
5.8
1.9
2.1
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
Buzelis 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
62Buzelis · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jabari Smith Jr.
$12
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor33%
Matas Buzelis
$25
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+20% ▲
Legacy floor20%
Card verdictMatas Buzelis is the more valuable card today ($25 vs. $12). Matas Buzelis carries more projected upside (+20% vs. +0% over five years).
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