Robinson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Robinson 6Reed 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Robinson wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.1
Points / game
18.7
10.6
Rebounds / game
12.9
2.5
Assists / game
1.8
2
Championships
2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Robinson peak 29.8Reed peak 21.7
The trophy case edge: Reed
2× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP1× Defensive Player of the Year10× 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
Robinson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 4 categories (points / game, assists / game). Reed answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Robinson · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
75Reed · Star starter
Card value — head to head
David Robinson
$150
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. $150). Willis Reed carries more projected upside (+43% vs. +41% over five years).