Ben Gordon
6.2 PPG · 1.1 REB · 0.9 AST
Dale Ellis
4.2 PPG · 1.3 REB · 0.3 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Ellis leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Gordon 5Ellis 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Gordon wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.9
15.7
2.5
3.4
2.5
1.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Gordon peak 21.4Ellis peak 27.5
The trophy case edge: Ellis
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1× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Ellis holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Gordon answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
54Gordon · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
55Ellis · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Ben Gordon
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25%
Legacy floor100%
Dale Ellis
$7.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+29% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDale Ellis is the more valuable card today ($7.0 vs. $4.0). Dale Ellis carries more projected upside (+29% vs. +25% over five years).
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