Gary Payton
5.3 PPG · 1.9 REB · 3 AST
Joe Dumars
11.3 PPG · 1.8 REB · 3.5 AST
VS
3–1
categories
Payton leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Payton 6Dumars 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Payton wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.3
16.1
3.9
2.2
6.7
4.5
1
2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Payton peak 24.2Dumars peak 23.5
The trophy case edge: Dumars
1× NBA Champion1× Defensive Player of the Year9× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2× NBA Champion1× Finals MVP6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Payton holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Dumars answers in championships — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
75Payton · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
71Dumars · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Gary Payton
$24
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Joe Dumars
$38
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictJoe Dumars is the more valuable card today ($38 vs. $24). Gary Payton carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +37% over five years).
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