Ace Bailey vs CJ McCollum: head-to-head statistical comparison
Ace Bailey
13.8 PPG · 4.2 REB · 1.8 AST
CJ McCollum
19.5 PPG · 3.6 REB · 3.8 AST
VS
1–2
categories
McCollum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Bailey 4McCollum 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
13.8
19.5
4.2
3.6
1.8
3.8
The trophy case edge: Bailey
No. 5 Draft pick (2025)1× All-Rookie Team
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1× Most Improved Player (2016)
The verdict
McCollum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Bailey answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
58Bailey · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
59McCollum · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Ace Bailey
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
CJ McCollum
$13
Falling
5-yr outlook-15%
Legacy floor31%
Card verdictCJ McCollum is the more valuable card today ($13 vs. $4.0). Ace Bailey carries more projected upside (+25% vs. -15% over five years).
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