Kenny Smith
6.3 PPG · 0.9 REB · 2.4 AST
Miles McBride
12 PPG · 2.4 REB · 2.6 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Smith leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Smith 4McBride 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
12.8
12.0
2.2
2.4
5.5
2.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Smith peak 17.7McBride peak 12
The trophy case
2× NBA Champion
🏆
1× NBA Champion (2026)1× NBA Cup champion (2025)
The verdict
Smith holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). McBride answers in rebounds / game — 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.
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