James Worthy
10.2 PPG · 2.3 REB · 1.9 AST
Julius Erving
16.8 PPG · 4.4 REB · 3.2 AST
VS
1–3
categories
Erving leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
Rebuildvs
The two-way profile
Worthy 1Erving 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Erving wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.6
24.2
5.1
8.5
3.0
4.2
3
1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Worthy peak 21.4Erving peak 31.9
The trophy case edge: Worthy
3× NBA Champion1× Finals MVP7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP11× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Erving holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Worthy answers in championships — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
71Worthy · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
75Erving · Star starter
Card value — head to head
James Worthy
$150
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Julius Erving
$110
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+40%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictJames Worthy is the more valuable card today ($150 vs. $110). James Worthy carries more projected upside (+41% vs. +40% over five years).
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