Chet Holmgren vs Ralph Sampson: head-to-head statistical comparison
Chet Holmgren
16.5 PPG · 8.3 REB · 2.1 AST
Ralph Sampson
15.4 PPG · 8.8 REB · 1.6 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Holmgren leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Holmgren 8Sampson 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Holmgren wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.5
15.4
8.3
8.8
2.1
1.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Holmgren peak 17.1Sampson peak 22.1
The trophy case edge: Holmgren
1× NBA Champion (2025)1× NBA All-Star (2026)1× All-Rookie First Team (2024)
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4× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Holmgren holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Sampson answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
78Holmgren · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
62Sampson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Chet Holmgren
$40
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-5%
Legacy floor55%
Ralph Sampson
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictChet Holmgren is the more valuable card today ($40 vs. $18). Ralph Sampson carries more projected upside (+39% vs. -5% over five years).
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