Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Ming wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.6
Points / game
19.0
9.8
Rebounds / game
9.2
3.2
Assists / game
1.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Sikma peak 19.6Ming peak 25
The trophy case edge: Sikma
1× NBA Champion7× NBA All-Star
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8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Sikma holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Ming answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
71Sikma · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
71Ming · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jack Sikma
$23
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+30%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Yao Ming
$17
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictJack Sikma is the more valuable card today ($23 vs. $17). Yao Ming carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +30% over five years).