Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Poeltl wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
10.7
Points / game
6.5
7.0
Rebounds / game
6.1
2.0
Assists / game
1.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Poeltl peak 14.5Kornet peak 7
The trophy case edge: Poeltl
1× Pac-12 Player of the Year (2016)1× G League champion (2017)
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1× NBA Champion (2024)
The verdict
Poeltl holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Kornet answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
64Poeltl · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
61Kornet · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jakob Poeltl
$11
Climbing
5-yr outlook+18% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Luke Kornet
$10
Climbing
5-yr outlook+10%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJakob Poeltl is the more valuable card today ($11 vs. $10). Jakob Poeltl carries more projected upside (+18% vs. +10% over five years).