Bob Lanier
13.6 PPG · 6.3 REB · 2.6 AST
David Robinson
8.5 PPG · 7.9 REB · 1 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Robinson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Lanier 1Robinson 7
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Robinson wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
20.1
21.1
10.1
10.6
3.1
2.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Lanier peak 25.7Robinson peak 29.8
The trophy case edge: Robinson
8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP1× Defensive Player of the Year10× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Robinson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Lanier answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
71Lanier · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
76Robinson · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Bob Lanier
$17
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
David Robinson
$150
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictDavid Robinson is the more valuable card today ($150 vs. $17). David Robinson carries more projected upside (+41% vs. +35% over five years).
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