Elgin Baylor
11.8 PPG · 6.3 REB · 2 AST
Jim Pollard
10.8 PPG · 7.3 REB · 2.5 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Baylor leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Baylor 7Pollard 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Baylor wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
27.4
13.1
13.5
7.6
4.3
2.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Baylor peak 38.3Pollard peak 15.5
The trophy case edge: Pollard
11× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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4× NBA Champion4× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Baylor holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Pollard answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
77Baylor · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
70Pollard · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Elgin Baylor
$19
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Jim Pollard
$49
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictJim Pollard is the more valuable card today ($49 vs. $19). Jim Pollard carries more projected upside (+39% vs. +37% over five years).
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