Johnson leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Cervi 0Johnson 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Johnson wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.6
Points / game
16.0
3.0
Rebounds / game
4.0
3.7
Assists / game
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cervi peak 14.4Johnson peak 25
The trophy case edge: Johnson
1× NBA ChampionHOF Hall of Fame
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7× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Johnson holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Cervi answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
57Cervi · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
67Johnson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Al Cervi
$11
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+27%
Legacy floor100%
Joe Johnson
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJoe Johnson is the more valuable card today ($20 vs. $11). Joe Johnson carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +27% over five years).