Artis Gilmore
3.5 PPG · 3.1 REB · 0.3 AST
Dave Cowens
8.1 PPG · 6.9 REB · 2.1 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Cowens leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Gilmore 1Cowens 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Cowens wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.8
17.6
12.3
13.6
2.3
3.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Gilmore peak 24.6Cowens peak 20.5
The trophy case edge: Cowens
6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Cowens holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Gilmore answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
68Gilmore · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
75Cowens · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Artis Gilmore
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
Dave Cowens
$140
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictDave Cowens is the more valuable card today ($140 vs. $20). Dave Cowens carries more projected upside (+41% vs. +35% over five years).
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