Dave Cowens
8.1 PPG · 6.9 REB · 2.1 AST
Robert Parish
3.7 PPG · 2.1 REB · 0.5 AST
VS
3–1
categories
Cowens leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Cowens 4Parish 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Cowens wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.6
14.5
13.6
9.1
3.8
1.4
2
4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cowens peak 20.5Parish peak 19.9
The trophy case edge: Parish
2× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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4× NBA Champion9× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Cowens holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Parish answers in championships — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
75Cowens · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
71Parish · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Dave Cowens
$140
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Robert Parish
$170
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictRobert Parish is the more valuable card today ($170 vs. $140). Robert Parish carries more projected upside (+41% vs. +41% over five years).
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