Bob McAdoo
10.1 PPG · 3.6 REB · 1.2 AST
Dave Cowens
8.1 PPG · 6.9 REB · 2.1 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Cowens leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
McAdoo 1Cowens 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Cowens wins 2 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
22.1
17.6
9.4
13.6
2.3
3.8
2
2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
McAdoo peak 34.5Cowens peak 20.5
The trophy case edge: McAdoo
2× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP3× Scoring champion5× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Cowens holds the edge, leading in 2 of 4 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). McAdoo answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
75McAdoo · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
75Cowens · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Bob McAdoo
$330
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+44% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Dave Cowens
$140
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictBob McAdoo is the more valuable card today ($330 vs. $140). Bob McAdoo carries more projected upside (+44% vs. +41% over five years).
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