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Ja Morant vs Steve Francis: head-to-head statistical comparison

Ja Morant
67IMPACT
Ja Morant
Portland Trail Blazers · Guard
22.4 PPG · 4.6 REB · 7.4 AST
Steve Francis
63IMPACT
Steve Francis
Houston Rockets · Guard
18.1 PPG · 5.6 REB · 6.0 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Morant leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
SCOREPLAYREBPER DRIMSPACEATHCLUTCH
Morant 5Francis 3

Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Morant wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.

Tale of the tape
22.4
Points / game (career)
18.1
4.6
Rebounds / game (career)
5.6
7.4
Assists / game (career)
6.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Morant peak 27.4Francis peak 21.6
The trophy case edge: Morant
1× Rookie of the Year (2020)1× Most Improved Player (2022)2× NBA All-Star
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3× NBA All-Star
The verdict

Morant holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Francis answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

67Morant · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
63Francis · Solid starter

Card value — head to head

Ja Morant
$35
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-6%
Legacy floor40%
Steve Francis
$15
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJa Morant is the more valuable card today ($35 vs. $15). Steve Francis carries more projected upside (+33% vs. -6% over five years).
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