Jackson leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Bailey 6Jackson 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Bailey wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.8
Points / game (career)
14.3
4.2
Rebounds / game (career)
4.5
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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The verdict
Jackson holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Bailey answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
58Bailey · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
54Jackson · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Ace Bailey
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25%
Legacy floor100%
Jim Jackson
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $4.0 today. Different bets: Jim Jackson's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Ace Bailey's is speculative and swings on production.