Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Mutombo wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.8
Points / game
21.0
10.3
Rebounds / game
9.8
1.0
Assists / game
1.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Mutombo peak 16.6Ewing peak 28.6
The trophy case edge: Ewing
4× Defensive Player of the Year8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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11× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Ewing holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Mutombo answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
77Mutombo · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
73Ewing · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Dikembe Mutombo
$17
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Patrick Ewing
$19
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictPatrick Ewing is the more valuable card today ($19 vs. $17). Patrick Ewing carries more projected upside (+37% vs. +35% over five years).