Nowitzki leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Stoudemire 1Nowitzki 7
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Nowitzki wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.9
Points / game
20.7
7.8
Rebounds / game
7.5
1.2
Assists / game
2.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Stoudemire peak 26Nowitzki peak 26.6
The trophy case edge: Nowitzki
6× NBA All-Star
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1× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP1× Finals MVP14× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Nowitzki holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Stoudemire answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
65Stoudemire · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
74Nowitzki · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Amare Stoudemire
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
Dirk Nowitzki
$470
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+45% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictDirk Nowitzki is the more valuable card today ($470 vs. $20). Dirk Nowitzki carries more projected upside (+45% vs. +35% over five years).