Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Duren wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.5
Points / game (career)
17.1
10.3
Rebounds / game (career)
10.9
2.0
Assists / game (career)
1.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Duren peak 19.5Beaty peak 23.6
The trophy case edge: Beaty
1× NBA All-Star (2026)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2023)
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2× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Beaty holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Duren answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Duren · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
60Beaty · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jalen Duren
$36
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+17%
Legacy floor22%
Zelmo Beaty
$10
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJalen Duren is the more valuable card today ($36 vs. $10). Zelmo Beaty carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +17% over five years). Different bets: Zelmo Beaty's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Jalen Duren's is speculative and swings on production.