Ja Morant
19.5 PPG · 3.3 REB · 8.1 AST
Stephon Castle
16.7 PPG · 5.3 REB · 7.4 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Morant leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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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
19.5
16.7
3.3
5.3
8.1
7.4
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 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Castle answers in rebounds / game — 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
$36
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-6%
Legacy floor39%
Stephon Castle
$21
Climbing
5-yr outlook+10% ▲
Legacy floor81%
Card verdictJa Morant is the more valuable card today ($36 vs. $21). Stephon Castle carries more projected upside (+10% vs. -6% over five years).
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