Ja Morant vs Trae Young: head-to-head statistical comparison
Ja Morant
22.4 PPG · 4.6 REB · 7.4 AST
Trae Young
25.1 PPG · 3.5 REB · 9.8 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Young leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Morant 5Young 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Morant wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
22.4
25.1
4.6
3.5
7.4
9.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Morant peak 27.4Young peak 29.6
The trophy case edge: Young
1× Rookie of the Year (2020)1× Most Improved Player (2022)2× NBA All-Star
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4× NBA All-Star1× All-NBA (2022)1× Assists leader (2025)
The verdict
Young holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Morant answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
67Morant · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
71Young · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Ja Morant
$35
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-6%
Legacy floor40%
Trae Young
$43
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-5% ▲
Legacy floor47%
Card verdictTrae Young is the more valuable card today ($43 vs. $35). Trae Young carries more projected upside (-5% vs. -6% over five years).
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