Bob Cousy
0.7 PPG · 0.7 REB · 1.4 AST
Magic Johnson
14.6 PPG · 5.7 REB · 6.9 AST
VS
1–4
categories
Johnson leads the head-to-head, 4 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Cousy 1Johnson 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Johnson wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.4
19.5
5.2
7.2
7.5
11.2
6
5
1
3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cousy peak 21.7Johnson peak 23.9
The trophy case edge: Johnson
6× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP13× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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5× NBA Champion3× NBA MVP3× Finals MVP12× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Johnson holds the edge, leading in 4 of 5 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Cousy answers in championships — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Cousy · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
82Johnson · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Bob Cousy
$1.7k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+49%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Magic Johnson
$4.0k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+52% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityMythic
Card verdictMagic Johnson is the more valuable card today ($4.0k vs. $1.7k). Magic Johnson carries more projected upside (+52% vs. +49% over five years).
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