Mark Williams
11.7 PPG · 8 REB · 1 AST
Rik Smits
12.9 PPG · 5.1 REB · 1.1 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Smits leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Williams 6Smits 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Williams wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.7
14.8
8.0
6.1
1.0
1.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Williams peak 15.3Smits peak 18.5
The trophy case edge: Williams
1× ACC DPOY (2022)15th Draft pick (2022)
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1× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Smits holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Williams answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Williams · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
56Smits · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Mark Williams
$7.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor86%
Rik Smits
$5.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictMark Williams is the more valuable card today ($7.0 vs. $5.0). Rik Smits carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +0% over five years).
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