David Lee
7.3 PPG · 5.6 REB · 1.6 AST
Otis Thorpe
2.8 PPG · 3 REB · 0.6 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Lee leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Lee 2Thorpe 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Lee wins 2 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.5
14.0
8.8
8.2
2.4
2.0
1
1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Lee peak 20.2Thorpe peak 20.8
The trophy case edge: Lee
1× NBA Champion2× NBA All-Star
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1× NBA Champion1× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Lee holds the edge, leading in 2 of 4 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Thorpe answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Lee · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
60Thorpe · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
David Lee
$23
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Otis Thorpe
$21
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDavid Lee is the more valuable card today ($23 vs. $21). David Lee carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +33% over five years).
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