Marcus Smart vs Tyrese Maxey: head-to-head statistical comparison
Marcus Smart
10.5 PPG · 3.4 REB · 4.4 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
Smart 1Maxey 7
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Maxey wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
10.5
21.1
3.4
3.2
4.4
4.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Smart peak 14.5Maxey peak 28.3
The trophy case edge: Maxey
1× Defensive Player of the Year (2022)3× All-Defensive First Team
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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, assists / game). Smart answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
63Smart · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
72Maxey · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Marcus Smart
$16
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Tyrese Maxey
$260
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor7%
Card verdictTyrese Maxey is the more valuable card today ($260 vs. $16). Marcus Smart carries more projected upside (+25% vs. -7% over five years).
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