Jakob Poeltl
10.7 PPG · 7 REB · 2 AST
Mark Eaton
2.8 PPG · 4.1 REB · 0.3 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Poeltl leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Poeltl 5Eaton 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Poeltl wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
10.7
6.0
7.0
7.9
2.0
1.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Poeltl peak 14.5Eaton peak 9.7
The trophy case edge: Poeltl
1× Pac-12 Player of the Year (2016)1× G League champion (2017)
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2× Defensive Player of the Year1× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Poeltl holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Eaton answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
64Poeltl · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
61Eaton · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jakob Poeltl
$11
Climbing
5-yr outlook+18%
Legacy floor100%
Mark Eaton
$11
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+27% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $11 today. Mark Eaton carries more projected upside (+27% vs. +18% over five years). Different bets: Mark Eaton's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Jakob Poeltl's is speculative and swings on production.
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