Jaxson Hayes
7.5 PPG · 4.1 REB · 0.9 AST
Kendrick Perkins
3 PPG · 1 REB · 2 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Perkins leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Hayes 5Perkins 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Hayes wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
7.5
5.4
4.1
5.8
0.9
1.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Hayes peak 9.3Perkins peak 10.1
The trophy case edge: Hayes
1× NBA Cup champion (2023)1× Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2019)
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1× NBA Champion
The verdict
Perkins holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Hayes answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Hayes · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
56Perkins · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Jaxson Hayes
$10
Climbing
5-yr outlook+10%
Legacy floor100%
Kendrick Perkins
$9.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJaxson Hayes is the more valuable card today ($10 vs. $9.0). Kendrick Perkins carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +10% over five years). Different bets: Kendrick Perkins's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Jaxson Hayes's is speculative and swings on production.
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