Austin Reaves
23.3 PPG · 4.7 REB · 5.5 AST
Deron Williams
7.5 PPG · 1.9 REB · 3.6 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Reaves leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Reaves 5Williams 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Reaves wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.3
16.3
4.7
3.1
5.5
8.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Reaves peak 23.3Williams peak 21.3
The trophy case edge: Reaves
1× In-Season Tournament champion (2023)1× First-team All-Big 12 (2021)
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3× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Reaves holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Williams answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
65Reaves · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
63Williams · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Austin Reaves
$52
Falling
5-yr outlook-11%
Legacy floor33%
Deron Williams
$14
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+36% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAustin Reaves is the more valuable card today ($52 vs. $14). Deron Williams carries more projected upside (+36% vs. -11% over five years).
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