Ace Bailey
13.8 PPG · 4.2 REB · 1.8 AST
Keldon Johnson
13.2 PPG · 5.4 REB · 1.4 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Bailey leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Bailey 2Johnson 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Johnson wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.8
13.2
4.2
5.4
1.8
1.4
The trophy case edge: Bailey
No. 5 Draft pick (2025)1× All-Rookie Team
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🥇 Olympic gold (2021)
The verdict
Bailey holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Johnson answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
58Bailey · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
58Johnson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Ace Bailey
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Keldon Johnson
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor60%
Card verdictKeldon Johnson is the more valuable card today ($5.0 vs. $4.0). Ace Bailey carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +0% over five years).
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