Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Butler wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.7
Points / game
20.0
6.2
Rebounds / game
5.6
2.5
Assists / game
4.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Wilkes peak 22.6Butler peak 23.9
The trophy case edge: Wilkes
4× NBA Champion3× NBA All-Star
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6× NBA All-Star5× All-Defensive Second Team1× Most Improved Player (2015)
The verdict
Butler holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Wilkes answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
71Wilkes · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
80Butler · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Jamaal Wilkes
$47
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Jimmy Butler
$39
Falling
5-yr outlook-10%
Legacy floor41%
RarityRare
Card verdictJamaal Wilkes is the more valuable card today ($47 vs. $39). Jamaal Wilkes carries more projected upside (+38% vs. -10% over five years).