Bub Carrington
10.7 PPG · 3.4 REB · 4.6 AST
Jaylen Wells
12.5 PPG · 3.2 REB · 1.6 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Carrington leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Carrington 2Wells 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Wells wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
10.7
12.5
3.4
3.2
4.6
1.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Carrington peak 10.7Wells peak 12.5
The trophy case edge: Wells
1× All-Rookie Second Team (2025)14th Draft pick (2024)
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1× All-Rookie First Team (2025)39th Draft pick (2024)
The verdict
Carrington holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Wells answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
58Carrington · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
57Wells · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Bub Carrington
$5.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+20% ▲
Legacy floor80%
Jaylen Wells
$7.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+14%
Legacy floor57%
Card verdictJaylen Wells is the more valuable card today ($7.0 vs. $5.0). Bub Carrington carries more projected upside (+20% vs. +14% over five years).
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