Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Jr. wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
8.7
Points / game (career)
11.8
8.0
Rebounds / game (career)
8.1
1.5
Assists / game (career)
2.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Adams peak 13.9Jr. peak 15.2
The trophy case edge: Jr.
1× All-Rookie Second Team (2014)
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7th Draft pick (2018)
The verdict
Jr. holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Adams answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
58Adams · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
64Jr. · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Steven Adams
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Wendell Carter Jr.
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor80%
Card verdictWendell Carter Jr. is the more valuable card today ($5.0 vs. $4.0).