Jabari Smith Jr.
15.8 PPG · 6.9 REB · 1.9 AST
Saddiq Bey
17.7 PPG · 5.6 REB · 2.5 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Bey leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Jr. 3Bey 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
15.8
17.7
6.9
5.6
1.9
2.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Jr. peak 15.8Bey peak 17.7
The trophy case edge: Bey
1× All-Rookie Second Team (2023)1× Wayman Tisdale Award (2022)
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1× All-Rookie First Team (2021)51 Career-high points
The verdict
Bey 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
61Bey · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jabari Smith Jr.
$12
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0% ▲
Legacy floor33%
Saddiq Bey
$16
Falling
5-yr outlook-6%
Legacy floor31%
Card verdictSaddiq Bey is the more valuable card today ($16 vs. $12). Jabari Smith Jr. carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -6% over five years).
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