Jackson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Nelson 1Jackson 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Jackson wins 2 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.4
Points / game
9.6
3.0
Rebounds / game
3.4
5.1
Assists / game
8.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Nelson peak 16.7Jackson peak 16.9
The trophy case
1× NBA All-Star
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1× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Jackson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Nelson answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
57Nelson · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
59Jackson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jameer Nelson
$5.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+20%
Legacy floor100%
Mark Jackson
$5.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $5.0 today. Mark Jackson carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +20% over five years).