Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
15.7
Points / game
7.0
3.4
Rebounds / game
3.1
1.6
Assists / game
1.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Ellis peak 27.5Shumpert peak 9.5
The trophy case edge: Shumpert
1× NBA All-Star
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1× NBA Champion
The verdict
Ellis holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Shumpert answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
55Ellis · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
54Shumpert · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Dale Ellis
$7.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+29%
Legacy floor100%
Iman Shumpert
$9.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictIman Shumpert is the more valuable card today ($9.0 vs. $7.0). Iman Shumpert carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +29% over five years).