Ballerz

Buy & build

Getting Started

Why own a Baller, how to buy one, the four core stats that decide everything, and the 37 appearance traits that quietly boost your ratings.

Why own a Baller

A Baller is your entry into the league. Beyond being a collectible, it's a competitor: it earns a win/loss record, can win championships, and its traits translate into real in-game performance. A strong Baller can win you prizes; a beloved one becomes part of your on-chain legacy.

How to buy a Baller

Ballerz and Sneakerz are bought and sold on secondary marketplaces. Browse the full collection right here, then complete a purchase on a marketplace:

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Which Baller should I buy?

It depends on the league you want to play. Standard League needs an Overall of 82.25 or higher; LVP League is for 82 and under. A budget-friendly specialist with two or three elite stats can still dominate a position. See Leagues for the brackets.

The four core stats

Every Baller has four on-chain stats, each from 60 to 99:

StatWhat it drives
DunkInside scoring, dunks & layups, and rebounding.
PlaymakingDribbling, passing, and offensive IQ.
ShootingFree throws, mid-range, and three-pointers.
DefenseDefensive IQ, plus a share of passing and rebounding.

Overall is simply the average of the four. Elite Ballerz sit around 86–96.75 Overall, and anything 90+is highly sought after. Want the details of how these four become a full basketball engine? That's the Ratings & Simulation chapter.

Appearance traits & boosts

Looks aren't just looks. A Baller's 37 appearance traits apply real stat boosts, and rarer traits tend to boost more. They come in three groups: 19 accessories (chains, goggles, tattoos…), 14 body types (humans plus aliens, zombies, lizards…), and 3 specials. Here are a few real examples — every number below is what the engine actually applies:

Gold Chain

Accessory
  • DRB+10
  • PSS+10
  • DNK+8
  • INS+7
  • DIQ+3

A playmaking monster — huge dribbling and passing.

3D Glasses

Accessory
  • REB+9
  • DNK+8
  • MID+8
  • 3PT+8
  • DIQ+8

A balanced two-way scorer who also boards.

Devil

Body
  • STR+14
  • SPD+10
  • JMP+5
  • HGT-2

A pure athlete — strength and speed, slightly shorter.

Pink Alien

Body
  • HGT+8
  • SPD+8
  • STR+5
  • JMP-8

Trades hops for size and speed — a real tradeoff.

Tongue Out

Special
  • ALL+3

A jack-of-all-trades: roughly +3 to almost every rating.

Gold Grillz

Special
  • REB+6
  • INS+3
  • DNK+3
  • DIQ+2

An interior boost — rebounding and finishing.

Body types mostly move physical ratings (height, strength, speed, jump) and often carry a tradeoff. Accessories and specials lean toward skillratings. Boosts from a Baller's traits and its equipped Sneaker all stack together.

Captains & All-Stars

  • Captainis a special role: a Captain boosts the whole team's Offensive IQ and Defensive IQ, not just their own ratings.
  • All-Starsare special-edition NFTs custom-made for notable community members, with perfect 99 ratings across the board. They can't be used in Standard or LVP leagues — they're reserved for the Premier league and unsanctioned tournaments.