Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
12.3
Points / game
20.3
3.2
Rebounds / game
2.7
2.0
Assists / game
3.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Christie peak 12.3Free peak 30.2
The trophy case edge: Christie
IST 2023 Champion12.3 PPG 2025-263-and-D Ascending role
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1× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Free holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Christie answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Christie · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
58Free · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Max Christie
$10
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+20%
Legacy floor100%
World B. Free
$8.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictMax Christie is the more valuable card today ($10 vs. $8.0). World B. Free carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +20% over five years). Different bets: World B. Free's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Max Christie's is speculative and swings on production.