McConnell leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
McConnell 5Jr. 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). McConnell wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
7.8
Points / game (career)
13.7
2.9
Rebounds / game (career)
2.8
5.1
Assists / game (career)
1.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
McConnell peak 10.2Jr. peak 18.1
The trophy case edge: McConnell
3 Career triple-doubles9 Steals in a half (NBA record)
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No major hardware yet
The verdict
McConnell holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Jr. answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
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Balladex Impact Index
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Card value — head to head
T.J. McConnell
$3.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Tim Hardaway Jr.
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor75%
Card verdictTim Hardaway Jr. is the more valuable card today ($4.0 vs. $3.0). T.J. McConnell carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +0% over five years).