Cade Cunningham vs Jalen Williams: head-to-head statistical comparison
Cade Cunningham
22.5 PPG · 5.5 REB · 8.0 AST
Jalen Williams
18.0 PPG · 4.6 REB · 4.4 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Cunningham leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Cunningham 4Williams 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
22.5
18.0
5.5
4.6
8.0
4.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cunningham peak 26.1Williams peak 21.6
The trophy case edge: Williams
1× All-NBA First Team (2026)2× NBA All-Star (2025, 2026)1× All-Rookie First Team (2022)
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1× NBA Champion (2025)1× NBA All-Star (2025)1× All-NBA Third Team (2025)
The verdict
Cunningham holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Williams answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Cunningham · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
76Williams · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Cade Cunningham
$130
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor15%
Jalen Williams
$54
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+19% ▲
Legacy floor44%
Card verdictCade Cunningham is the more valuable card today ($130 vs. $54). Jalen Williams carries more projected upside (+19% vs. -7% over five years).
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