Cartwright leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Cartwright 3Embry 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Cartwright wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.2
Points / game
12.5
6.3
Rebounds / game
9.1
1.7
Assists / game
1.5
3
Championships
1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cartwright peak 21.7Embry peak 19.8
The trophy case edge: Cartwright
3× NBA Champion1× NBA All-Star
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1× NBA Champion5× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Cartwright holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (points / game, assists / game, championships). Embry answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
66Cartwright · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
66Embry · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Bill Cartwright
$40
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Wayne Embry
$25
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+36%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBill Cartwright is the more valuable card today ($40 vs. $25). Bill Cartwright carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +36% over five years).