Ja Morant
19.5 PPG · 3.3 REB · 8.1 AST
Steve Francis
5.5 PPG · 2.3 REB · 3 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Morant leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Morant 5Francis 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Morant wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
19.5
18.1
3.3
5.6
8.1
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
$36
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-6%
Legacy floor39%
Steve Francis
$15
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJa Morant is the more valuable card today ($36 vs. $15). Steve Francis carries more projected upside (+33% vs. -6% over five years).
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