Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Ellis wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.9
Points / game
17.8
2.6
Rebounds / game
3.5
4.9
Assists / game
4.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Dampier peak 26Ellis peak 25.5
The trophy case edge: Dampier
HOF Hall of Fame
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No major hardware yet
The verdict
Ellis holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Dampier answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
56Dampier · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
57Ellis · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Louie Dampier
$5.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+20%
Legacy floor100%
Monta Ellis
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+50% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictLouie Dampier is the more valuable card today ($5.0 vs. $4.0). Monta Ellis carries more projected upside (+50% vs. +20% over five years).