Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Walsh wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.7
Points / game (career)
3.6
3.4
Rebounds / game (career)
2.8
1.6
Assists / game (career)
0.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Ellis peak 27.5Walsh peak 5.4
The trophy case edge: Walsh
1× NBA All-Star
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1× NBA Champion (2024)
The verdict
Ellis holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Walsh answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
55Ellis · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
60Walsh · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Dale Ellis
$7.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+29% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Jordan Walsh
$9.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+11%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJordan Walsh is the more valuable card today ($9.0 vs. $7.0). Dale Ellis carries more projected upside (+29% vs. +11% over five years). Different bets: Dale Ellis's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Jordan Walsh's is speculative and swings on production.