Jaren Jackson Jr. vs Vin Baker: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jaren Jackson Jr.
18.6 PPG · 5.6 REB · 1.5 AST
Vin Baker
15.0 PPG · 7.4 REB · 1.9 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Baker leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Jr. 6Baker 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Jr. wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.6
15.0
5.6
7.4
1.5
1.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Jr. peak 22.5Baker peak 21.1
The trophy case edge: Baker
1× Defensive Player of the Year (2023)2× NBA All-Star2× Blocks leader
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4× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Baker holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Jr. answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
68Jr. · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
62Baker · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jaren Jackson Jr.
$41
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor41%
Vin Baker
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJaren Jackson Jr. is the more valuable card today ($41 vs. $18). Vin Baker carries more projected upside (+39% vs. -7% over five years).
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