Calvin Murphy
12.8 PPG · 1.2 REB · 2.5 AST
MC
71IMPACTMike Conley
4.5 PPG · 1.7 REB · 2.9 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Conley leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Murphy 1Conley 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Conley wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.9
13.6
2.1
2.9
4.4
5.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Murphy peak 25.6Conley peak 21.1
The trophy case edge: Conley
1× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA All-StarTwyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year (2024)4x NBA Sportsmanship Award (most all-time)All-Defensive Second Team (2013)
The verdict
Conley holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Murphy answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
57Murphy · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
71Conley · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Calvin Murphy
$7.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+29%
Legacy floor100%
Mike Conley
$7.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+29%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $7.0 today. Different bets: Calvin Murphy's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Mike Conley's is speculative and swings on production.
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