Dale Ellis
4.2 PPG · 1.3 REB · 0.3 AST
MC
71IMPACTMike Conley
4.5 PPG · 1.7 REB · 2.9 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Ellis leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Ellis 2Conley 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Conley wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.7
13.6
3.4
2.9
1.6
5.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Ellis peak 27.5Conley peak 21.1
The trophy case edge: Conley
1× NBA All-Star
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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
Ellis holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Conley answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
55Ellis · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
71Conley · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Dale Ellis
$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: Dale Ellis's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Mike Conley's is speculative and swings on production.
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