Artis Gilmore
3.5 PPG · 3.1 REB · 0.3 AST
DeMarcus Cousins
9 PPG · 5.6 REB · 1.5 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Cousins leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Gilmore 5Cousins 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Gilmore wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.8
19.6
12.3
10.2
2.3
3.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Gilmore peak 24.6Cousins peak 27
The trophy case edge: Gilmore
6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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4× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Cousins holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Gilmore answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
68Gilmore · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
64Cousins · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Artis Gilmore
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
DeMarcus Cousins
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictArtis Gilmore is the more valuable card today ($20 vs. $18). DeMarcus Cousins carries more projected upside (+39% vs. +35% over five years).
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