Paolo Banchero vs Zion Williamson

Paolo Banchero scored more in 2025-26, 1.2 points a game apart (22.2 vs 21.0), on Banchero's heavier usage (27.4% vs 25.0%).

Williamson is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 64.4% to 56.6%; TS% folds threes and free throws into one number, so the gap survives shot-diet differences.

Playmaking goes to Banchero (5.2 vs 3.2 assists), the glass to Banchero (8.4 vs 5.7 rebounds).

Availability is part of the comparison: Banchero played 10 more games (72 vs 62 of 82).

With Banchero on the floor his team outscored opponents by -0.2 per 100 possessions, against -1.9 for Williamson; on-court net rating carries the teammates with it, so read it next to PIE.

On the books for 2026-27: Banchero $41.5M through 2030-31, Williamson $42.2M through 2027-28. Whether either fits a trade is a Trade Machine question, not a stat one.