Bob Pettit vs Karl Malone: head-to-head statistical comparison
Bob Pettit
26.4 PPG · 16.2 REB · 3.0 AST
Karl Malone
25.0 PPG · 10.1 REB · 3.6 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Pettit leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Pettit 2Malone 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Malone wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
26.4
25.0
16.2
10.1
3.0
3.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Pettit peak 31.1Malone peak 31
The trophy case edge: Pettit
1× NBA Champion2× NBA MVP11× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2× NBA MVP14× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Pettit holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Malone answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
77Pettit · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
76Malone · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Bob Pettit
$190
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Karl Malone
$160
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictBob Pettit is the more valuable card today ($190 vs. $160). Bob Pettit carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +41% over five years).
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