Bob Pettit
22.5 PPG · 12.4 REB · 2.6 AST
Dirk Nowitzki
7.3 PPG · 3.1 REB · 0.7 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Pettit leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Pettit 3Nowitzki 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Nowitzki wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
26.4
20.7
16.2
7.5
3.0
2.4
1
1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Pettit peak 31.1Nowitzki peak 26.6
The trophy case edge: Nowitzki
1× NBA Champion2× NBA MVP11× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP1× Finals MVP14× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Pettit holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Nowitzki answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
77Pettit · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
74Nowitzki · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Bob Pettit
$190
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+42%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Dirk Nowitzki
$470
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+45% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictDirk Nowitzki is the more valuable card today ($470 vs. $190). Dirk Nowitzki carries more projected upside (+45% vs. +42% over five years).
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