Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Baylor wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
27.4
Points / game
17.7
13.5
Rebounds / game
6.2
4.3
Assists / game
2.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Baylor peak 38.3Wilkes peak 22.6
The trophy case edge: Wilkes
11× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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4× NBA Champion3× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Baylor holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Wilkes answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
77Baylor · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
71Wilkes · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Elgin Baylor
$19
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Jamaal Wilkes
$47
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictJamaal Wilkes is the more valuable card today ($47 vs. $19). Jamaal Wilkes carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +37% over five years).