Dirk Nowitzki
7.3 PPG · 3.1 REB · 0.7 AST
Tim Duncan
8.6 PPG · 7.3 REB · 2.7 AST
VS
1–4
categories
Duncan leads the head-to-head, 4 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Nowitzki 1Duncan 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Duncan wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
20.7
19.0
7.5
10.8
2.4
3.0
1
5
1
2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Nowitzki peak 26.6Duncan peak 25.5
The trophy case edge: Duncan
1× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP1× Finals MVP14× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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5× NBA Champion2× NBA MVP3× Finals MVP15× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Duncan holds the edge, leading in 4 of 5 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game, championships). Nowitzki answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
74Nowitzki · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
78Duncan · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Dirk Nowitzki
$470
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+45%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Tim Duncan
$1.7k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+49% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictTim Duncan is the more valuable card today ($1.7k vs. $470). Tim Duncan carries more projected upside (+49% vs. +45% over five years).
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