Dave Cowens
8.1 PPG · 6.9 REB · 2.1 AST
Dwight Howard
6.2 PPG · 5.9 REB · 0.6 AST
VS
4–0
categories
Cowens leads the head-to-head, 4 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Cowens 5Howard 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Cowens wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.6
15.7
13.6
11.8
3.8
1.3
2
1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cowens peak 20.5Howard peak 22.9
The trophy case edge: Cowens
2× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion3× Defensive Player of the Year8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Cowens holds the edge, leading in 4 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Howard answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
75Cowens · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
77Howard · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Dave Cowens
$140
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Dwight Howard
$23
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictDave Cowens is the more valuable card today ($140 vs. $23). Dave Cowens carries more projected upside (+41% vs. +35% over five years).
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