Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Jr. wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.4
Points / game
24.2
17.3
Rebounds / game
7.1
5.3
Assists / game
3.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Stokes peak 16.9Jr. peak 24.2
The trophy case edge: Jr.
3× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion (2023).40 Career 3PT%
The verdict
Stokes holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Jr. answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
66Stokes · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
71Jr. · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Maurice Stokes
$15
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Michael Porter Jr.
$120
Falling
5-yr outlook-13%
Legacy floor16%
Card verdictMichael Porter Jr. is the more valuable card today ($120 vs. $15). Maurice Stokes carries more projected upside (+40% vs. -13% over five years).