Elvin Hayes
5 PPG · 3.2 REB · 0.9 AST
Kevin McHale
10.7 PPG · 5 REB · 1 AST
VS
3–1
categories
Hayes leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Hayes 2McHale 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). McHale wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.0
17.9
12.5
7.3
1.8
1.7
1
3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Hayes peak 28.7McHale peak 26.1
The trophy case edge: McHale
1× NBA Champion12× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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3× NBA Champion7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Hayes holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). McHale answers in championships — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
73Hayes · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
72McHale · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Elvin Hayes
$27
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Kevin McHale
$41
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictKevin McHale is the more valuable card today ($41 vs. $27). Kevin McHale carries more projected upside (+37% vs. +33% over five years).
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