Charles Barkley
14.5 PPG · 10.5 REB · 3.2 AST
James Worthy
10.2 PPG · 2.3 REB · 1.9 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Barkley leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Barkley 6Worthy 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Barkley wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
22.1
17.6
11.7
5.1
3.9
3.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Barkley peak 28.3Worthy peak 21.4
The trophy case edge: Worthy
1× NBA MVP11× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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3× NBA Champion1× Finals MVP7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Barkley holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Worthy answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Barkley · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
71Worthy · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Charles Barkley
$84
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
James Worthy
$150
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictJames Worthy is the more valuable card today ($150 vs. $84). James Worthy carries more projected upside (+41% vs. +39% over five years).
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