Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Giddey wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.6
Points / game (career)
9.4
7.6
Rebounds / game (career)
2.8
6.6
Assists / game (career)
4.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Giddey peak 17Jones peak 14.1
The trophy case edge: Giddey
6th Draft pick (2021)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2022)
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1× ACC Player of the Year (2020)1× ACC Defensive Player of the Year (2020)
The verdict
Giddey holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Jones answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
68Giddey · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
60Jones · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Josh Giddey
$24
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-4%
Legacy floor25%
Tre Jones
$10
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0% ▲
Legacy floor50%
Card verdictJosh Giddey is the more valuable card today ($24 vs. $10). Tre Jones carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -4% over five years).