Dan Issel
12.8 PPG · 4.3 REB · 1.8 AST
Yao Ming
10.2 PPG · 5.4 REB · 0.8 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Issel leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Issel 2Ming 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Ming wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
22.6
19.0
9.1
9.2
2.4
1.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Issel peak 30.6Ming peak 25
The trophy case edge: Ming
7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Issel holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Ming answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
69Issel · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
71Ming · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Dan Issel
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
Yao Ming
$17
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictDan Issel is the more valuable card today ($20 vs. $17). Yao Ming carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +35% over five years).
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