Bob Lanier
13.6 PPG · 6.3 REB · 2.6 AST
Yao Ming
10.2 PPG · 5.4 REB · 0.8 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Lanier leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Lanier 3Ming 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Ming wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
20.1
19.0
10.1
9.2
3.1
1.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Lanier peak 25.7Ming peak 25
The trophy case
8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Lanier holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Ming answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
71Lanier · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
71Ming · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Bob Lanier
$17
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Yao Ming
$17
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictBoth grade to about $17 today.
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