Dick Barnett
4.4 PPG · 0.8 REB · 1.2 AST
Maurice Cheeks
3.6 PPG · 1.2 REB · 3.1 AST
VS
3–1
categories
Barnett leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Barnett 2Cheeks 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Cheeks wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.8
11.1
2.9
2.8
2.8
6.7
2
1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Barnett peak 23.1Cheeks peak 15.6
The trophy case edge: Barnett
2× NBA Champion1× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion4× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Barnett holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, championships). Cheeks answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Barnett · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
65Cheeks · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Dick Barnett
$30
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Maurice Cheeks
$25
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+32%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDick Barnett is the more valuable card today ($30 vs. $25). Dick Barnett carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +32% over five years).
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