Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Roy wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.8
Points / game
17.8
4.3
Rebounds / game
3.5
4.7
Assists / game
4.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Roy peak 22.6Ellis peak 25.5
The trophy case edge: Roy
3× NBA All-Star
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No major hardware yet
The verdict
Roy holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Ellis answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Roy · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
57Ellis · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Brandon Roy
$15
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
Monta Ellis
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+50% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBrandon Roy is the more valuable card today ($15 vs. $4.0). Monta Ellis carries more projected upside (+50% vs. +33% over five years).