Austin Reaves
23.3 PPG · 4.7 REB · 5.5 AST
Steve Francis
5.5 PPG · 2.3 REB · 3 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Francis leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Reaves 6Francis 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Reaves wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.3
18.1
4.7
5.6
5.5
6.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Reaves peak 23.3Francis peak 21.6
The trophy case edge: Reaves
1× In-Season Tournament champion (2023)1× First-team All-Big 12 (2021)
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3× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Francis holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Reaves answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
65Reaves · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
63Francis · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Austin Reaves
$52
Falling
5-yr outlook-11%
Legacy floor33%
Steve Francis
$15
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAustin Reaves is the more valuable card today ($52 vs. $15). Steve Francis carries more projected upside (+33% vs. -11% over five years).
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