Ed Macauley
4.6 PPG · 2.9 REB · 0.9 AST
Yao Ming
10.2 PPG · 5.4 REB · 0.8 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Ming leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Macauley 1Ming 7
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Ming wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.5
19.0
7.5
9.2
3.2
1.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Macauley peak 20.4Ming peak 25
The trophy case edge: Macauley
1× NBA Champion7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Ming holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Macauley answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
71Macauley · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
71Ming · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Ed Macauley
$23
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+30%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Yao Ming
$17
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictEd Macauley is the more valuable card today ($23 vs. $17). Yao Ming carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +30% over five years).
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