Al Cervi
3.8 PPG · 0.6 REB · 0.7 AST
Paul Westphal
7 PPG · 0.7 REB · 2.5 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Westphal leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Cervi 1Westphal 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Westphal wins 2 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.6
15.6
3.0
1.9
3.7
4.4
1
1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cervi peak 14.4Westphal peak 25.2
The trophy case edge: Westphal
1× NBA ChampionHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion5× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Westphal holds the edge, leading in 2 of 4 categories (points / game, assists / game). Cervi answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
57Cervi · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
66Westphal · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Al Cervi
$11
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+27%
Legacy floor100%
Paul Westphal
$25
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+36% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictPaul Westphal is the more valuable card today ($25 vs. $11). Paul Westphal carries more projected upside (+36% vs. +27% over five years).
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