Elvin Hayes
5 PPG · 3.2 REB · 0.9 AST
Vern Mikkelsen
13.8 PPG · 7.9 REB · 2.2 AST
VS
3–1
categories
Hayes leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Hayes 4Mikkelsen 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Hayes wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.0
14.4
12.5
8.4
1.8
1.4
1
4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Hayes peak 28.7Mikkelsen peak 18.7
The trophy case edge: Mikkelsen
1× NBA Champion12× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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4× NBA Champion6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Hayes holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Mikkelsen answers in championships — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
73Hayes · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
69Mikkelsen · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Elvin Hayes
$27
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Vern Mikkelsen
$53
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictVern Mikkelsen is the more valuable card today ($53 vs. $27). Vern Mikkelsen carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +33% over five years).
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