Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Ellis wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
19.9
Points / game (career)
17.9
4.2
Rebounds / game (career)
3.4
3.3
Assists / game (career)
4.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Green peak 22.1Ellis peak 25.5
The trophy case edge: Green
No. 2 Draft pick (2021)1× All-Rookie First Team (2022)
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No major hardware yet
The verdict
Green holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Ellis answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
57Green · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
57Ellis · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Jalen Green
$23
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+13%
Legacy floor17%
Monta Ellis
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+50% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJalen Green is the more valuable card today ($23 vs. $4.0). Monta Ellis carries more projected upside (+50% vs. +13% over five years). Different bets: Monta Ellis's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Jalen Green's is speculative and swings on production.