Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Ball wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.4
Points / game
20.1
3.8
Rebounds / game
4.8
3.0
Assists / game
7.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Majerle peak 17.3Ball peak 25.2
The trophy case edge: Ball
3× NBA All-Star
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1× Rookie of the Year (2021)1× NBA All-Star (2022)3rd Draft pick (2020)
The verdict
Ball holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Majerle answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Majerle · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
68Ball · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Dan Majerle
$12
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
LaMelo Ball
$24
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-4%
Legacy floor42%
Card verdictLaMelo Ball is the more valuable card today ($24 vs. $12). Dan Majerle carries more projected upside (+33% vs. -4% over five years).