Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Smith wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.5
Points / game
9.6
7.4
Rebounds / game
3.8
3.1
Assists / game
1.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Smith peak 18.8Risacher peak 12.6
The trophy case edge: Risacher
No major hardware yet
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No.1 Draft pick (2024)1× All-Rookie First Team (2025)
The verdict
Smith holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Risacher answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
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Balladex Impact Index
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Card value — head to head
Josh Smith
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Zaccharie Risacher
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $4.0 today. Josh Smith carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +0% over five years).