K.C. Jones
6.2 PPG · 3.1 REB · 5 AST
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
31.1 PPG · 4.3 REB · 6.6 AST
VS
1–3
categories
Gilgeous-Alexander leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Jones 0Gilgeous-Alexander 8
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Gilgeous-Alexander wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
7.4
31.1
3.5
4.3
4.3
6.6
8
1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Jones peak 9.2Gilgeous-Alexander peak 32.7
The trophy case edge: Jones
8× NBA Champion1× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2× NBA MVP (2025, 2026)1× Champion & Finals MVP (2025)4× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Gilgeous-Alexander holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Jones answers in championships — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
69Jones · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
91Gilgeous-Alexander · Superstar
Card value — head to head
K.C. Jones
$440
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+45% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
$1.3k
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor11%
RarityEpic
Card verdictShai Gilgeous-Alexander is the more valuable card today ($1.3k vs. $440). K.C. Jones carries more projected upside (+45% vs. +0% over five years).
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