McGinnis leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Howell 1McGinnis 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). McGinnis wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.7
Points / game
20.2
9.9
Rebounds / game
11.0
1.9
Assists / game
3.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Howell peak 23.6McGinnis peak 29.8
The trophy case edge: Howell
2× NBA Champion6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
McGinnis holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Howell answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
71Howell · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
68McGinnis · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Bailey Howell
$29
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
George McGinnis
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBailey Howell is the more valuable card today ($29 vs. $20). Bailey Howell carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +35% over five years).