Dejounte Murray
16.7 PPG · 5.4 REB · 6.4 AST
Stephon Castle
16.7 PPG · 5.3 REB · 7.4 AST
VS
1–1
categories
Dead even — 1–1 across the board. A genuine toss-up.
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The two-way profile
Murray 0Castle 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Castle wins 2 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.7
16.7
5.4
5.3
6.4
7.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Murray peak 22.5Castle peak 16.7
The trophy case edge: Castle
1× NBA All-Star (2022)1× All-Defensive Team (2018)1× Steals leader (2022)
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1× Rookie of the Year (2025)1× NCAA Champion (2024)
The verdict
Murray and Castle split the categories evenly — a genuine toss-up that comes down to what you value most.
64Murray · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
66Castle · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Dejounte Murray
$22
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor41%
Stephon Castle
$21
Climbing
5-yr outlook+10% ▲
Legacy floor81%
Card verdictDejounte Murray is the more valuable card today ($22 vs. $21). Stephon Castle carries more projected upside (+10% vs. -9% over five years).
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