George Yardley
20.2 PPG · 7.9 REB · 1.7 AST
Jerry Lucas
6.2 PPG · 5.1 REB · 3.2 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Lucas leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Yardley 1Lucas 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Lucas wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
19.2
17.0
8.9
15.6
2.0
3.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Yardley peak 27.8Lucas peak 21.5
The trophy case edge: Lucas
1× Scoring champion6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Lucas holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Yardley answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
69Yardley · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
73Lucas · Star starter
Card value — head to head
George Yardley
$22
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+32% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Jerry Lucas
$23
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+30%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictJerry Lucas is the more valuable card today ($23 vs. $22). George Yardley carries more projected upside (+32% vs. +30% over five years).
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