Williams leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
McDyess 0Williams 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Williams wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.1
Points / game
12.8
7.5
Rebounds / game
10.0
1.4
Assists / game
1.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
McDyess peak 21.2Williams peak 18.3
The trophy case edge: Williams
1× NBA All-Star
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3× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Williams holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). McDyess answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
55McDyess · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
60Williams · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Antonio McDyess
$6.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+17%
Legacy floor100%
Buck Williams
$13
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+31% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBuck Williams is the more valuable card today ($13 vs. $6.0). Buck Williams carries more projected upside (+31% vs. +17% over five years).