Jalen Williams
17.1 PPG · 4.6 REB · 5.5 AST
Kon Knueppel
18.5 PPG · 5.3 REB · 3.4 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Knueppel leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
Rebuildvs
The two-way profile
Williams 5Knueppel 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Williams wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.1
18.5
4.6
5.3
5.5
3.4
The trophy case edge: Knueppel
1× NBA Champion (2025)1× NBA All-Star (2025)1× All-NBA Third Team (2025)
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No. 4 Draft pick (2025)1× Summer League MVP (2025)
The verdict
Knueppel holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Williams answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Williams · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
69Knueppel · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jalen Williams
$55
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+18%
Legacy floor44%
Kon Knueppel
$25
Climbing
5-yr outlook+24% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJalen Williams is the more valuable card today ($55 vs. $25). Kon Knueppel carries more projected upside (+24% vs. +18% over five years).
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