Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Williamson wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.4
Points / game (career)
23.9
17.3
Rebounds / game (career)
6.4
5.3
Assists / game (career)
4.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Stokes peak 16.9Williamson peak 27
The trophy case edge: Stokes
3× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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No. 1 Draft pick (2019)2× NBA All-Star1× All-Rookie First Team (2020)
The verdict
Stokes holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Williamson answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
66Stokes · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
68Williamson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Maurice Stokes
$15
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Zion Williamson
$34
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-3%
Legacy floor44%
Card verdictZion Williamson is the more valuable card today ($34 vs. $15). Maurice Stokes carries more projected upside (+40% vs. -3% over five years).