CJ McCollum
18.8 PPG · 3.5 REB · 3.6 AST
Monta Ellis
8.5 PPG · 2.8 REB · 3.2 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Ellis leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
McCollum 4Ellis 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
18.7
17.8
3.1
3.5
4.1
4.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
McCollum peak 23.1Ellis peak 25.5
The trophy case edge: McCollum
1× Most Improved Player (2016)
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No major hardware yet
The verdict
Ellis holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). McCollum answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59McCollum · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
57Ellis · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
CJ McCollum
$18
Falling
5-yr outlook-17%
Legacy floor22%
Monta Ellis
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+50% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictCJ McCollum is the more valuable card today ($18 vs. $4.0). Monta Ellis carries more projected upside (+50% vs. -17% over five years).
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