Johnson leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Johnson 3Dumars 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Johnson wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.1
Points / game
16.1
3.9
Rebounds / game
2.2
5.0
Assists / game
4.5
3
Championships
2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Johnson peak 19.5Dumars peak 23.5
The trophy case edge: Johnson
3× NBA Champion1× Finals MVP5× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2× NBA Champion1× Finals MVP6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Johnson holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game, championships). Dumars answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
71Johnson · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
71Dumars · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Dennis Johnson
$49
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Joe Dumars
$38
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictDennis Johnson is the more valuable card today ($49 vs. $38). Dennis Johnson carries more projected upside (+39% vs. +37% over five years).