Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Traore wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
8.6
Points / game
8.9
4.0
Rebounds / game
1.8
3.0
Assists / game
3.8
The trophy case edge: Traore
No major hardware yet
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No. 19 Draft pick (2025)1× BCL Best Young Player (2025)
The verdict
Traore holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Stephenson answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
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Balladex Impact Index
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Card value — head to head
Lance Stephenson
$3.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Nolan Traore
$3.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $3.0 today. Lance Stephenson carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +0% over five years).