Aaron Gordon
16.2 PPG · 5.8 REB · 2.7 AST
Zion Williamson
21 PPG · 5.7 REB · 3.2 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Williamson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
Rebuildvs
The two-way profile
Gordon 6Williamson 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Gordon wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.2
21.0
5.8
5.7
2.7
3.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Gordon peak 17.6Williamson peak 27
The trophy case edge: Gordon
1× NBA Champion (2023)2× Dunk Contest runner-up
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No. 1 Draft pick (2019)2× NBA All-Star1× All-Rookie First Team (2020)
The verdict
Williamson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Gordon answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
77Gordon · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
68Williamson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Aaron Gordon
$21
Climbing
5-yr outlook+10% ▲
Legacy floor90%
Zion Williamson
$35
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-6%
Legacy floor43%
Card verdictZion Williamson is the more valuable card today ($35 vs. $21). Aaron Gordon carries more projected upside (+10% vs. -6% over five years).
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