Jackson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Kuminga 5Jackson 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Kuminga wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.5
Points / game (career)
15.1
4.2
Rebounds / game (career)
3.9
1.8
Assists / game (career)
3.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Kuminga peak 16.1Jackson peak 20.7
The trophy case
1× NBA Champion (2022)
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1× NBA Champion
The verdict
Jackson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Kuminga answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
63Kuminga · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
57Jackson · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Jonathan Kuminga
$12
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+17%
Legacy floor100%
Stephen Jackson
$13
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+31% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictStephen Jackson is the more valuable card today ($13 vs. $12). Stephen Jackson carries more projected upside (+31% vs. +17% over five years). Different bets: Stephen Jackson's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Jonathan Kuminga's is speculative and swings on production.