Kevin Johnson
6.7 PPG · 2.7 REB · 4 AST
Steve Francis
5.5 PPG · 2.3 REB · 3 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Francis leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Johnson 1Francis 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
17.9
18.1
3.3
5.6
9.1
6.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Johnson peak 22.5Francis peak 21.6
The trophy case
3× NBA All-Star
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3× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Francis holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Johnson answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
64Johnson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
63Francis · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Kevin Johnson
$15
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Steve Francis
$15
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $15 today. Kevin Johnson carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +33% over five years).
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