Aaron Gordon vs Jabari Smith Jr.: head-to-head statistical comparison
Aaron Gordon
13.7 PPG · 6.2 REB · 2.7 AST
Jabari Smith Jr.
13.7 PPG · 7.3 REB · 1.5 AST
VS
1–1
categories
Dead even — 1–1 across the board. A genuine toss-up.
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Attribute profile
Gordon 8Smith 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Gordon wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Aaron Gordon vs Jabari Smith Jr. stats
13.7
13.7
6.2
7.3
2.7
1.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Gordon peak 17.6Smith peak 15.8
Awards & honors edge: Gordon
1× NBA Champion (2023)2× Dunk Contest runner-up
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1× All-Rookie Second Team (2023)1× Wayman Tisdale Award (2022)
Who is better: Gordon or Smith?
Gordon and Smith split the categories evenly — a genuine toss-up that comes down to what you value most.
77Gordon · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
62Smith · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Aaron Gordon
$21
Climbing
5-yr outlook+14% ▲
Legacy floor90%
Jabari Smith Jr.
$12
Falling
5-yr outlook-8%
Legacy floor33%
Card verdictAaron Gordon is the more valuable card today ($21 vs. $12). Aaron Gordon carries more projected upside (+14% vs. -8% over five years).
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Aaron Gordon vs Jabari Smith Jr.: FAQ
Who is better, Aaron Gordon or Jabari Smith Jr.?
Gordon and Smith split the categories evenly — a genuine toss-up that comes down to what you value most.
Who has more rebounds / game, Aaron Gordon or Jabari Smith Jr.?
Jabari Smith Jr.: 7.3 to Aaron Gordon's 6.2 (Rebounds / game (career)).
What awards have Aaron Gordon and Jabari Smith Jr. won?
Aaron Gordon: 1× NBA Champion (2023), 2× Dunk Contest runner-up. Jabari Smith Jr.: 1× All-Rookie Second Team (2023), 1× Wayman Tisdale Award (2022).
How does Balladex decide who wins?
Each shared stat is a category; the player ahead in more of them leads. Here that is 1–1 with 1 tied. Stats and awards are real; the verdict is arithmetic on them, not an opinion.