Cunningham leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Cunningham 3Maxwell 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
21.2
Points / game
12.5
10.4
Rebounds / game
6.3
4.3
Assists / game
2.6
1
Championships
2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cunningham peak 26.1Maxwell peak 19
The trophy case edge: Maxwell
1× NBA Champion4× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2× NBA Champion1× Finals MVP
The verdict
Cunningham holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Maxwell answers in championships — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
68Cunningham · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
66Maxwell · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Billy Cunningham
$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).