Cade Cunningham
23.9 PPG · 5.5 REB · 9.9 AST
Magic Johnson
14.6 PPG · 5.7 REB · 6.9 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Johnson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
Rebuildvs
The two-way profile
Cunningham 5Johnson 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Cunningham wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.9
19.5
5.5
7.2
9.9
11.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cunningham peak 26.1Johnson peak 23.9
The trophy case edge: Johnson
1× All-NBA First Team (2026)2× NBA All-Star (2025, 2026)1× All-Rookie First Team (2022)
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5× NBA Champion3× NBA MVP3× Finals MVP12× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Johnson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Cunningham answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Cunningham · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
82Johnson · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Cade Cunningham
$120
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor15%
Magic Johnson
$4.0k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+52% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityMythic
Card verdictMagic Johnson is the more valuable card today ($4.0k vs. $120). Magic Johnson carries more projected upside (+52% vs. -9% over five years).
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