Kenny Smith vs Tyrese Maxey: head-to-head statistical comparison
Kenny Smith
12.8 PPG · 2.2 REB · 5.5 AST
Tyrese Maxey
21.1 PPG · 3.2 REB · 4.8 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Maxey leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Smith 1Maxey 7
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Maxey wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.8
21.1
2.2
3.2
5.5
4.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Smith peak 17.7Maxey peak 28.3
The trophy case edge: Smith
2× NBA Champion
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2× NBA All-Star (2024, 2026)1× All-NBA Third Team (2026)1× Most Improved Player (2024)
The verdict
Maxey holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Smith answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
61Smith · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
72Maxey · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Kenny Smith
$29
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Tyrese Maxey
$260
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor7%
Card verdictTyrese Maxey is the more valuable card today ($260 vs. $29). Kenny Smith carries more projected upside (+35% vs. -7% over five years).
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