Jamal Murray
25.4 PPG · 4.4 REB · 7.1 AST
Trae Young
19.3 PPG · 1.5 REB · 8.9 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Murray leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Murray 4Young 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Murray wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
25.4
17.9
4.4
2.0
7.1
8.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Murray peak 25.4Young peak 29.6
The trophy case edge: Murray
1× NBA Champion (2023)1× All-Star (2026)1× All-NBA (3rd)
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4× NBA All-Star1× All-NBA (2022)1× Assists leader (2025)
The verdict
Murray holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Young answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
77Murray · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
71Young · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jamal Murray
$140
Falling
5-yr outlook-15%
Legacy floor17%
Trae Young
$78
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-5% ▲
Legacy floor26%
Card verdictJamal Murray is the more valuable card today ($140 vs. $78). Trae Young carries more projected upside (-5% vs. -15% over five years).
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