Elvin Hayes
5 PPG · 3.2 REB · 0.9 AST
Paul Pierce
3.2 PPG · 1.9 REB · 0.4 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Hayes leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Hayes 2Pierce 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Pierce wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.0
19.7
12.5
5.6
1.8
3.5
1
1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Hayes peak 28.7Pierce peak 26.8
The trophy case edge: Pierce
1× NBA Champion12× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion1× Finals MVP10× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Hayes holds the edge, leading in 2 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Pierce answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
73Hayes · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
73Pierce · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Elvin Hayes
$27
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Paul Pierce
$33
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictPaul Pierce is the more valuable card today ($33 vs. $27).
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