Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
17.1
Points / game
21.0
8.5
Rebounds / game
9.8
0.5
Assists / game
1.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Mourning peak 23.2Ewing peak 28.6
The trophy case edge: Mourning
1× NBA Champion2× Defensive Player of the Year7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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11× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Ewing holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Mourning answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
75Mourning · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
73Ewing · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Alonzo Mourning
$23
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+30%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Patrick Ewing
$19
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictAlonzo Mourning is the more valuable card today ($23 vs. $19). Patrick Ewing carries more projected upside (+37% vs. +30% over five years).