James Worthy vs Paul Pierce: head-to-head statistical comparison
James Worthy
17.6 PPG · 5.1 REB · 3.0 AST
Paul Pierce
19.7 PPG · 5.6 REB · 3.5 AST
VS
1–3
categories
Pierce leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Worthy 0Pierce 7
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Pierce wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.6
19.7
5.1
5.6
3.0
3.5
3
1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Worthy peak 21.4Pierce peak 26.8
The trophy case edge: Worthy
3× NBA Champion1× Finals MVP7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion1× Finals MVP10× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Pierce 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
73Pierce · Star starter
Card value — head to head
James Worthy
$150
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Paul Pierce
$33
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictJames Worthy is the more valuable card today ($150 vs. $33). James Worthy carries more projected upside (+41% vs. +33% over five years).
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