Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Green wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.8
Points / game (career)
19.9
4.2
Rebounds / game (career)
4.2
1.8
Assists / game (career)
3.3
The trophy case edge: Bailey
No. 5 Draft pick (2025)1× All-Rookie Team
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No. 2 Draft pick (2021)1× All-Rookie First Team (2022)
The verdict
Green holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Bailey answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
58Bailey · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
57Green · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Ace Bailey
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Jalen Green
$23
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+13%
Legacy floor17%
Card verdictJalen Green is the more valuable card today ($23 vs. $4.0). Ace Bailey carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +13% over five years).