DeMarcus Cousins
9 PPG · 5.6 REB · 1.5 AST
Ralph Sampson
2.2 PPG · 3 REB · 0.4 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Cousins leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Cousins 3Sampson 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
19.6
15.4
10.2
8.8
3.0
1.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cousins peak 27Sampson peak 22.1
The trophy case edge: Sampson
4× NBA All-Star
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4× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Cousins holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Sampson answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
64Cousins · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
62Sampson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
DeMarcus Cousins
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39%
Legacy floor100%
Ralph Sampson
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $18 today.
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