Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Duren wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.5
Points / game (career)
7.5
10.3
Rebounds / game (career)
8.0
2.0
Assists / game (career)
0.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Duren peak 19.5Robinson peak 9.7
The trophy case edge: Robinson
1× NBA All-Star (2026)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2023)
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1× NBA Champion (2026)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2019)
The verdict
Duren holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Robinson answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Duren · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
61Robinson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jalen Duren
$36
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+17%
Legacy floor22%
Mitchell Robinson
$12
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJalen Duren is the more valuable card today ($36 vs. $12). Mitchell Robinson carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +17% over five years).