Dwight Howard
6.2 PPG · 5.9 REB · 0.6 AST
George Mikan
10.5 PPG · 8.3 REB · 1.4 AST
VS
0–4
categories
Mikan leads the head-to-head, 4 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Howard 2Mikan 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Mikan wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.7
23.1
11.8
13.4
1.3
2.8
1
5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Howard peak 22.9Mikan peak 28.4
The trophy case edge: Mikan
1× NBA Champion3× Defensive Player of the Year8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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5× NBA Champion4× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Mikan holds the edge, leading in 4 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Howard answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
77Howard · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
75Mikan · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Dwight Howard
$23
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
George Mikan
$190
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictGeorge Mikan is the more valuable card today ($190 vs. $23). George Mikan carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +35% over five years).
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