Dave Cowens vs George Mikan: head-to-head statistical comparison
Dave Cowens
17.6 PPG · 13.6 REB · 3.8 AST
George Mikan
23.1 PPG · 13.4 REB · 2.8 AST
VS
2–2
categories
Dead even — 2–2 across the board. A genuine toss-up.
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The two-way profile
Cowens 3Mikan 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Cowens wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.6
23.1
13.6
13.4
3.8
2.8
2
5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cowens peak 20.5Mikan peak 28.4
The trophy case edge: Mikan
2× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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5× NBA Champion4× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Cowens and Mikan split the categories evenly — a genuine toss-up that comes down to what you value most.
75Cowens · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
75Mikan · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Dave Cowens
$140
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
George Mikan
$190
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictGeorge Mikan is the more valuable card today ($190 vs. $140). George Mikan carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +41% over five years).
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