Bob Lanier
13.6 PPG · 6.3 REB · 2.6 AST
Dan Issel
12.8 PPG · 4.3 REB · 1.8 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Lanier leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Lanier 2Issel 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Lanier wins 2 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
20.1
22.6
10.1
9.1
3.1
2.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Lanier peak 25.7Issel peak 30.6
The trophy case edge: Lanier
8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Lanier holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Issel answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
71Lanier · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
69Issel · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Bob Lanier
$17
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Dan Issel
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDan Issel is the more valuable card today ($20 vs. $17). Bob Lanier carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +35% over five years).
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