Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Bailey wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.8
Points / game (career)
8.7
4.2
Rebounds / game (career)
3.0
1.8
Assists / game (career)
1.1
The trophy case edge: Williams
No. 5 Draft pick (2025)1× All-Rookie Team
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No. 10 Draft pick (2021)🥇 FIBA U-19 gold (2019)
The verdict
Bailey holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Williams answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
58Bailey · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
55Williams · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Ace Bailey
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Ziaire Williams
$4.0
Falling
5-yr outlook-25%
Legacy floor75%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $4.0 today. Ace Bailey carries more projected upside (+25% vs. -25% over five years).