Jakob Poeltl
10.7 PPG · 7 REB · 2 AST
Jalen Duren
19.5 PPG · 10.5 REB · 2 AST
VS
0–2
categories
Duren leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Poeltl 4Duren 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Poeltl wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
10.7
19.5
7.0
10.5
2.0
2.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Poeltl peak 14.5Duren peak 19.5
The trophy case edge: Poeltl
1× Pac-12 Player of the Year (2016)1× G League champion (2017)
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1× NBA All-Star (2026)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2023)
The verdict
Duren holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Poeltl answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
64Poeltl · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
62Duren · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jakob Poeltl
$11
Climbing
5-yr outlook+18%
Legacy floor100%
Jalen Duren
$34
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+21% ▲
Legacy floor24%
Card verdictJalen Duren is the more valuable card today ($34 vs. $11). Jalen Duren carries more projected upside (+21% vs. +18% over five years).
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