Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
12.8
Points / game (career)
7.1
2.2
Rebounds / game (career)
1.6
5.5
Assists / game (career)
1.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Smith peak 17.7McBride peak 12
The trophy case
2× NBA Champion
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1× NBA Champion (2026)1× NBA Cup champion (2025)
The verdict
Smith holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). McBride answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
61Smith · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
64McBride · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Kenny Smith
$29
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Miles McBride
$29
Climbing
5-yr outlook+21%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $29 today. Kenny Smith carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +21% over five years). Different bets: Kenny Smith's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Miles McBride's is speculative and swings on production.