Dead even — 2–2 across the board. A genuine toss-up.
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The two-way profile
Cartwright 5Laimbeer 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Cartwright wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.2
Points / game
12.9
6.3
Rebounds / game
9.7
1.7
Assists / game
2.0
3
Championships
2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cartwright peak 21.7Laimbeer peak 17.5
The trophy case edge: Cartwright
3× NBA Champion1× NBA All-Star
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2× NBA Champion4× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Cartwright and Laimbeer split the categories evenly — a genuine toss-up that comes down to what you value most.
66Cartwright · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
68Laimbeer · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Bill Cartwright
$40
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Bill Laimbeer
$27
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictBill Cartwright is the more valuable card today ($40 vs. $27). Bill Cartwright carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +37% over five years).