Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
10.1
Points / game (career)
17.8
2.9
Rebounds / game (career)
3.5
6.7
Assists / game (career)
4.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Collier peak 11.7Ellis peak 25.5
The trophy case edge: Collier
29th Draft pick (2024)1× West Rookie of the Month (2025)
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No major hardware yet
The verdict
Ellis holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Collier answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Collier · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
57Ellis · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Isaiah Collier
$5.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+20%
Legacy floor80%
Monta Ellis
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+50% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictIsaiah Collier is the more valuable card today ($5.0 vs. $4.0). Monta Ellis carries more projected upside (+50% vs. +20% over five years). Different bets: Monta Ellis's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Isaiah Collier's is speculative and swings on production.