Ja'Kobe Walter
7.5 PPG · 2.6 REB · 1.2 AST
Lance Stephenson
9.3 PPG · 2.8 REB · 3.9 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Stephenson leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Walter 4Stephenson 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
7.5
8.6
2.6
4.0
1.2
3.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Walter peak 8.6Stephenson peak 14.2
The trophy case edge: Walter
19th Draft pick (2024)1× Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2024)
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No major hardware yet
The verdict
Stephenson holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Walter answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
55Walter · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
53Stephenson · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Ja'Kobe Walter
$3.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Lance Stephenson
$3.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $3.0 today. Lance Stephenson carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +0% over five years).
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