Bill Cartwright
2.4 PPG · 3 REB · 0.3 AST
Yao Ming
10.2 PPG · 5.4 REB · 0.8 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Ming leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Cartwright 2Ming 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Ming wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.2
19.0
6.3
9.2
1.7
1.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cartwright peak 21.7Ming peak 25
The trophy case edge: Cartwright
3× NBA Champion1× NBA All-Star
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8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Ming holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Cartwright answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
66Cartwright · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
71Ming · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Bill Cartwright
$40
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Yao Ming
$17
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictBill Cartwright is the more valuable card today ($40 vs. $17). Bill Cartwright carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +35% over five years).
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