Gallinari leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Williams 4Gallinari 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
12.8
Points / game
14.9
10.0
Rebounds / game
4.7
1.3
Assists / game
1.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Williams peak 18.3Gallinari peak 19.8
The trophy case edge: Gallinari
3× NBA All-Star
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16-year NBA veteranNo. 6 overall pick (2008)BSN champion and Finals MVP in Puerto Rico (2025)
The verdict
Gallinari holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Williams answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Williams · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
65Gallinari · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Buck Williams
$13
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+31%
Legacy floor100%
Danilo Gallinari
$15
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDanilo Gallinari is the more valuable card today ($15 vs. $13). Danilo Gallinari carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +31% over five years).