Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Pierce wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.7
Points / game
19.7
6.0
Rebounds / game
5.6
4.1
Assists / game
3.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Hill peak 25.8Pierce peak 26.8
The trophy case edge: Pierce
7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion1× Finals MVP10× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Hill holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Pierce answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
69Hill · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
73Pierce · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Grant Hill
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Paul Pierce
$33
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictPaul Pierce is the more valuable card today ($33 vs. $20). Grant Hill carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +33% over five years).