Ja Morant vs Stephon Castle: head-to-head statistical comparison
Ja Morant
22.4 PPG · 4.6 REB · 7.4 AST
Stephon Castle
15.6 PPG · 4.4 REB · 5.6 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Morant leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Morant 4Castle 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
22.4
15.6
4.6
4.4
7.4
5.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Morant peak 27.4Castle peak 16.7
The trophy case edge: Castle
1× Rookie of the Year (2020)1× Most Improved Player (2022)2× NBA All-Star
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1× Rookie of the Year (2025)1× NCAA Champion (2024)
The verdict
Morant holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Castle answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
67Morant · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
66Castle · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Ja Morant
$35
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-6%
Legacy floor40%
Stephon Castle
$21
Climbing
5-yr outlook+10% ▲
Legacy floor81%
Card verdictJa Morant is the more valuable card today ($35 vs. $21). Stephon Castle carries more projected upside (+10% vs. -6% over five years).
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