Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Bailey wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.8
Points / game
9.2
4.2
Rebounds / game
3.9
1.8
Assists / game
2.3
The trophy case edge: Bailey
No. 5 Draft pick (2025)1× All-Rookie Team
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1× NBB Sixth Man of the Year (2022)
The verdict
Bailey holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Santos answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
58Bailey · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
57Santos · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Ace Bailey
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Gui Santos
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor75%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $4.0 today. Ace Bailey carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +0% over five years).