Al Horford
8.3 PPG · 4.9 REB · 2.6 AST
Dikembe Mutombo
1.8 PPG · 3.7 REB · 0 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Mutombo leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Horford 4Mutombo 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Horford wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
8.3
9.8
4.9
10.3
2.6
1.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Horford peak 18.6Mutombo peak 16.6
The trophy case edge: Horford
1× NBA Champion (2024)5× NBA All-Star2× NCAA Champion (2006, 2007)
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4× Defensive Player of the Year8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Mutombo holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Horford answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
77Horford · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
77Mutombo · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Al Horford
$38
Climbing
5-yr outlook+32%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Dikembe Mutombo
$17
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictAl Horford is the more valuable card today ($38 vs. $17). Dikembe Mutombo carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +32% over five years). Different bets: Dikembe Mutombo's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Al Horford's is speculative and swings on production.
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