Michael Jordan
20 PPG · 6.1 REB · 3.8 AST
Sam Jones
16.3 PPG · 3.8 REB · 2.6 AST
VS
3–1
categories
Jordan leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Jordan 7Jones 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Jordan wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
30.1
17.7
6.2
4.9
5.3
2.5
6
10
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Jordan peak 37.1Jones peak 25.9
The trophy case edge: Jordan
6× NBA Champion5× NBA MVP6× Finals MVP1× Defensive Player of the Year10× Scoring champion14× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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10× NBA Champion5× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Jordan holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Jones answers in championships — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
85Jordan · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
71Jones · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Michael Jordan
$4.0k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+52% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityMythic
Sam Jones
$1.7k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+49%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictMichael Jordan is the more valuable card today ($4.0k vs. $1.7k). Michael Jordan carries more projected upside (+52% vs. +49% over five years).
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