Connie Hawkins
8.2 PPG · 6 REB · 2.9 AST
Jalen Williams
17.1 PPG · 4.6 REB · 5.5 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Williams leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Hawkins 2Williams 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Williams wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.5
17.1
8.0
4.6
4.1
5.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Hawkins peak 30.2Williams peak 21.6
The trophy case edge: Williams
4× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion (2025)1× NBA All-Star (2025)1× All-NBA Third Team (2025)
The verdict
Williams holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Hawkins answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
64Hawkins · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
76Williams · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Connie Hawkins
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Jalen Williams
$55
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+18%
Legacy floor44%
Card verdictJalen Williams is the more valuable card today ($55 vs. $18). Connie Hawkins carries more projected upside (+39% vs. +18% over five years). Different bets: Connie Hawkins's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Jalen Williams's is speculative and swings on production.
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