Dave Cowens
8.1 PPG · 6.9 REB · 2.1 AST
Neil Johnston
6.3 PPG · 5 REB · 0.8 AST
VS
3–1
categories
Cowens leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Cowens 4Johnston 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Cowens wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.6
19.4
13.6
11.3
3.8
2.5
2
1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cowens peak 20.5Johnston peak 24.4
The trophy case edge: Johnston
2× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion3× Scoring champion6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Cowens holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game, championships). Johnston answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
75Cowens · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
74Johnston · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Dave Cowens
$140
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Neil Johnston
$53
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictDave Cowens is the more valuable card today ($140 vs. $53). Dave Cowens carries more projected upside (+41% vs. +38% over five years).
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