Charles Barkley
14.5 PPG · 10.5 REB · 3.2 AST
Paul Arizin
21.9 PPG · 6.8 REB · 2.6 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Barkley leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Barkley 7Arizin 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Barkley wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
22.1
22.8
11.7
8.6
3.9
2.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Barkley peak 28.3Arizin peak 26.4
The trophy case edge: Arizin
1× NBA MVP11× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion2× Scoring champion10× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Barkley holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Arizin answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Barkley · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
73Arizin · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Charles Barkley
$84
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Paul Arizin
$130
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictPaul Arizin is the more valuable card today ($130 vs. $84). Paul Arizin carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +39% over five years).
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