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Bob Cousy
76IMPACT
Bob Cousy
Boston Celtics · Guard
0.7 PPG · 0.7 REB · 1.4 AST
James Harden
78IMPACT
James Harden
Cleveland Cavaliers · Guard
25.4 PPG · 4.8 REB · 8.1 AST
VS
12
categories
Harden leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
SCOREPLAYREBPER DRIMSPACEATHCLUTCH
Cousy 4Harden 4

Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.

Tale of the tape
18.4
Points / game
20.5
5.2
Rebounds / game
4.8
7.5
Assists / game
7.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cousy peak 21.7Harden peak 36.1
The trophy case edge: Cousy
6× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP13× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA MVP (2018)3× NBA scoring champion11× NBA All-Star
The verdict

Harden holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Cousy answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

76Cousy · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
78Harden · Star starter

Card value — head to head

Bob Cousy
$1.7k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+49%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
James Harden
$220
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+38%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictBob Cousy is the more valuable card today ($1.7k vs. $220). Bob Cousy carries more projected upside (+49% vs. +38% over five years).
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