Dave Cowens
8.1 PPG · 6.9 REB · 2.1 AST
Willis Reed
11.1 PPG · 7.4 REB · 1.6 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Cowens leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
Rebuildvs
The two-way profile
Cowens 2Reed 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
17.6
18.7
13.6
12.9
3.8
1.8
2
2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cowens peak 20.5Reed peak 21.7
The trophy case edge: Reed
2× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP2× Finals MVP7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Cowens holds the edge, leading in 2 of 4 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Reed answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
75Cowens · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
75Reed · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Dave Cowens
$140
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Willis Reed
$240
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+43% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictWillis Reed is the more valuable card today ($240 vs. $140). Willis Reed carries more projected upside (+43% vs. +41% over five years).
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