James Harden
25.4 PPG · 4.8 REB · 8.1 AST
Sam Jones
16.3 PPG · 3.8 REB · 2.6 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Harden leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Harden 4Jones 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
20.5
17.7
4.8
4.9
7.7
2.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Harden peak 36.1Jones peak 25.9
The trophy case edge: Jones
1× NBA MVP (2018)3× NBA scoring champion11× NBA All-Star
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10× NBA Champion5× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Harden holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Jones answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
78Harden · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
71Jones · Star starter
Card value — head to head
James Harden
$220
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+38%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Sam Jones
$1.7k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+49% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictSam Jones is the more valuable card today ($1.7k vs. $220). Sam Jones carries more projected upside (+49% vs. +38% over five years).
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