Bob Lanier
13.6 PPG · 6.3 REB · 2.6 AST
Ed Macauley
4.6 PPG · 2.9 REB · 0.9 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Lanier leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Lanier 3Macauley 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Lanier wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
20.1
17.5
10.1
7.5
3.1
3.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Lanier peak 25.7Macauley peak 20.4
The trophy case edge: Macauley
8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Lanier holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Macauley answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
71Lanier · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
71Macauley · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Bob Lanier
$17
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Ed Macauley
$23
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+30%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictEd Macauley is the more valuable card today ($23 vs. $17). Bob Lanier carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +30% over five years).
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