Jaxson Hayes
7.5 PPG · 4.1 REB · 0.9 AST
Kevin Duckworth
4 PPG · 2.3 REB · 0.6 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Duckworth leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Hayes 5Duckworth 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Hayes wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
7.5
11.8
4.1
5.8
0.9
1.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Hayes peak 9.3Duckworth peak 18.1
The trophy case edge: Hayes
1× NBA Cup champion (2023)1× Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2019)
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2× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Duckworth holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Hayes answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Hayes · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
57Duckworth · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Jaxson Hayes
$10
Climbing
5-yr outlook+10%
Legacy floor100%
Kevin Duckworth
$8.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJaxson Hayes is the more valuable card today ($10 vs. $8.0). Kevin Duckworth carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +10% over five years). Different bets: Kevin Duckworth's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Jaxson Hayes's is speculative and swings on production.
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