Bernard King
7 PPG · 2.4 REB · 0.6 AST
Cedric Maxwell
3.8 PPG · 2.5 REB · 0.8 AST
VS
2–1
categories
King leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
King 2Maxwell 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Maxwell wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
22.5
12.5
5.8
6.3
3.3
2.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
King peak 32.9Maxwell peak 19
The trophy case edge: Maxwell
1× Scoring champion4× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2× NBA Champion1× Finals MVP
The verdict
King holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Maxwell answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
67King · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
66Maxwell · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Bernard King
$25
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+32%
Legacy floor100%
Cedric Maxwell
$37
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictCedric Maxwell is the more valuable card today ($37 vs. $25). Cedric Maxwell carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +32% over five years).
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