Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Allen wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.4
Points / game
14.8
8.5
Rebounds / game
6.1
1.8
Assists / game
1.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Allen peak 16.5Smits peak 18.5
The trophy case
1× NBA All-Star (2022)
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1× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Allen holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Smits answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
63Allen · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
56Smits · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Jarrett Allen
$9.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor67%
Rik Smits
$5.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJarrett Allen is the more valuable card today ($9.0 vs. $5.0). Rik Smits carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +0% over five years).