Dale Ellis
4.2 PPG · 1.3 REB · 0.3 AST
Josh Giddey
17 PPG · 8.3 REB · 9.1 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Giddey leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Ellis 0Giddey 8
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Giddey wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.7
17.0
3.4
8.3
1.6
9.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Ellis peak 27.5Giddey peak 17
The trophy case edge: Giddey
1× NBA All-Star
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6th Draft pick (2021)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2022)
The verdict
Giddey 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.
55Ellis · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
68Giddey · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Dale Ellis
$7.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+29% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Josh Giddey
$24
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-4%
Legacy floor25%
Card verdictJosh Giddey is the more valuable card today ($24 vs. $7.0). Dale Ellis carries more projected upside (+29% vs. -4% over five years).
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