Austin Reaves vs Steve Francis: head-to-head statistical comparison
Austin Reaves
15.8 PPG · 4.0 REB · 4.5 AST
Steve Francis
18.1 PPG · 5.6 REB · 6.0 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Francis leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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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
15.8
18.1
4.0
5.6
4.5
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 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Reaves answers in the intangibles — 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
$51
Falling
5-yr outlook-14%
Legacy floor33%
Steve Francis
$15
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAustin Reaves is the more valuable card today ($51 vs. $15). Steve Francis carries more projected upside (+33% vs. -14% over five years).
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