DeBusschere leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Howell 1DeBusschere 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). DeBusschere wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.7
Points / game
16.1
9.9
Rebounds / game
11.0
1.9
Assists / game
2.9
2
Championships
2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Howell peak 23.6DeBusschere peak 18.2
The trophy case edge: DeBusschere
2× NBA Champion6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2× NBA Champion8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
DeBusschere holds the edge, leading in 2 of 4 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Howell answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
71Howell · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
72DeBusschere · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Bailey Howell
$29
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Dave DeBusschere
$31
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+36%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictDave DeBusschere is the more valuable card today ($31 vs. $29). Bailey Howell carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +36% over five years).