Dan Issel
12.8 PPG · 4.3 REB · 1.8 AST
Nate Thurmond
5.5 PPG · 7.6 REB · 1.7 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Thurmond leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
Rebuildvs
The two-way profile
Issel 1Thurmond 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Thurmond wins 2 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
22.6
15.0
9.1
15.0
2.4
2.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Issel peak 30.6Thurmond peak 21.9
The trophy case
7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Thurmond holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Issel answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
69Issel · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
70Thurmond · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Dan Issel
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
Nate Thurmond
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $20 today.
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