Jaren Jackson Jr.
19.2 PPG · 5.8 REB · 1.9 AST
Kevin Willis
2.4 PPG · 1.6 REB · 0.2 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Jr. leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Jr. 6Willis 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Jr. wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
19.2
12.1
5.8
8.4
1.9
1.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Jr. peak 22.5Willis peak 19.1
The trophy case edge: Willis
1× Defensive Player of the Year (2023)2× NBA All-Star2× Blocks leader
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1× NBA Champion1× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Jr. holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Willis answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
68Jr. · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
59Willis · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jaren Jackson Jr.
$27
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-4%
Legacy floor63%
Kevin Willis
$19
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJaren Jackson Jr. is the more valuable card today ($27 vs. $19). Kevin Willis carries more projected upside (+37% vs. -4% over five years).
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