Buck Williams
4.9 PPG · 4.5 REB · 0.5 AST
Lauri Markkanen
26.7 PPG · 6.9 REB · 2.1 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Markkanen leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Williams 1Markkanen 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Markkanen wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.8
26.7
10.0
6.9
1.3
2.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Williams peak 18.3Markkanen peak 26.7
The trophy case edge: Williams
3× NBA All-Star
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1× Most Improved Player (2023)1× NBA All-Star (2023)1× All-Rookie First Team (2018)
The verdict
Markkanen 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
70Markkanen · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Buck Williams
$13
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+31% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Lauri Markkanen
$120
Falling
5-yr outlook-12%
Legacy floor9%
Card verdictLauri Markkanen is the more valuable card today ($120 vs. $13). Buck Williams carries more projected upside (+31% vs. -12% over five years).
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