Al Horford
8.3 PPG · 4.9 REB · 2.6 AST
Patrick Ewing
6 PPG · 4 REB · 0.5 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Ewing leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Horford 5Ewing 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Horford wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
8.3
21.0
4.9
9.8
2.6
1.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Horford peak 18.6Ewing peak 28.6
The trophy case edge: Horford
1× NBA Champion (2024)5× NBA All-Star2× NCAA Champion (2006, 2007)
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11× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Ewing 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
73Ewing · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Al Horford
$38
Climbing
5-yr outlook+32%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Patrick Ewing
$19
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictAl Horford is the more valuable card today ($38 vs. $19). Patrick Ewing carries more projected upside (+37% vs. +32% over five years). Different bets: Patrick Ewing's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Al Horford's is speculative and swings on production.
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