Jackson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Jackson 5Jones 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Jackson wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.6
Points / game
14.1
3.4
Rebounds / game
3.1
8.0
Assists / game
5.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Jackson peak 16.9Jones peak 14.1
The trophy case edge: Jones
1× NBA All-Star
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1× ACC Player of the Year (2020)1× ACC Defensive Player of the Year (2020)
The verdict
Jackson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Jones answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Jackson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
60Jones · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Mark Jackson
$5.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Tre Jones
$9.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor56%
Card verdictTre Jones is the more valuable card today ($9.0 vs. $5.0). Mark Jackson carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +0% over five years).