Jalen Duren
19.5 PPG · 10.5 REB · 2 AST
Zelmo Beaty
5.5 PPG · 4.7 REB · 1.1 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Duren leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Duren 5Beaty 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Duren wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
19.5
17.1
10.5
10.9
2.0
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
Duren holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Beaty answers in rebounds / 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
$34
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+21%
Legacy floor24%
Zelmo Beaty
$10
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJalen Duren is the more valuable card today ($34 vs. $10). Zelmo Beaty carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +21% 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.
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