Hakeem Olajuwon
7.1 PPG · 6 REB · 1.1 AST
Tim Duncan
8.6 PPG · 7.3 REB · 2.7 AST
VS
2–3
categories
Duncan leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 2.
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The two-way profile
Olajuwon 4Duncan 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
21.8
19.0
11.1
10.8
2.5
3.0
2
5
1
2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Olajuwon peak 27.8Duncan peak 25.5
The trophy case edge: Duncan
2× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP2× Finals MVP2× Defensive Player of the Year12× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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5× NBA Champion2× NBA MVP3× Finals MVP15× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Duncan holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (assists / game, championships, mvp awards). Olajuwon answers in points / game, rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
80Olajuwon · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
78Duncan · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Hakeem Olajuwon
$820
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+47%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Tim Duncan
$1.7k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+49% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictTim Duncan is the more valuable card today ($1.7k vs. $820). Tim Duncan carries more projected upside (+49% vs. +47% over five years).
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