Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Morant wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.3
Points / game
19.5
3.1
Rebounds / game
3.3
8.1
Assists / game
8.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Williams peak 21.3Morant peak 27.4
The trophy case edge: Morant
3× NBA All-Star
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1× Rookie of the Year (2020)1× Most Improved Player (2022)2× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Morant holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Williams answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
63Williams · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
67Morant · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Deron Williams
$14
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+36% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Ja Morant
$36
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-6%
Legacy floor39%
Card verdictJa Morant is the more valuable card today ($36 vs. $14). Deron Williams carries more projected upside (+36% vs. -6% over five years).