Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Wallace wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
5.7
Points / game
21.0
9.6
Rebounds / game
9.8
1.3
Assists / game
1.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Wallace peak 9.7Ewing peak 28.6
The trophy case edge: Wallace
1× NBA Champion4× Defensive Player of the Year4× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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11× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Ewing holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Wallace answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
77Wallace · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
73Ewing · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Ben Wallace
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Patrick Ewing
$19
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictBen Wallace is the more valuable card today ($20 vs. $19). Patrick Ewing carries more projected upside (+37% vs. +35% over five years).