Jalen Williams
17.1 PPG · 4.6 REB · 5.5 AST
Spencer Haywood
8.2 PPG · 4.8 REB · 0.8 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Haywood leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Williams 6Haywood 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Williams wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.1
19.2
4.6
9.3
5.5
1.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Williams peak 21.6Haywood peak 30
The trophy case edge: Williams
1× NBA Champion (2025)1× NBA All-Star (2025)1× All-NBA Third Team (2025)
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4× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Haywood 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
63Haywood · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jalen Williams
$55
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+18%
Legacy floor44%
Spencer Haywood
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJalen Williams is the more valuable card today ($55 vs. $18). Spencer Haywood carries more projected upside (+39% vs. +18% over five years). Different bets: Spencer Haywood's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Jalen Williams's is speculative and swings on production.
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