Al Cervi
3.8 PPG · 0.6 REB · 0.7 AST
John Starks
4.4 PPG · 1 REB · 1.1 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Cervi leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Cervi 4Starks 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Cervi wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.6
12.5
3.0
2.5
3.7
3.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cervi peak 14.4Starks peak 19
The trophy case edge: Cervi
1× NBA ChampionHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Cervi holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Starks answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
57Cervi · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
55Starks · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Al Cervi
$11
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+27%
Legacy floor100%
John Starks
$5.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAl Cervi is the more valuable card today ($11 vs. $5.0). John Starks carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +27% over five years).
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