Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Lucas wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.0
Points / game
16.4
15.6
Rebounds / game
17.3
3.3
Assists / game
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Lucas peak 21.5Stokes peak 16.9
The trophy case edge: Lucas
1× NBA Champion7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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3× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Stokes holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Lucas answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
73Lucas · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
66Stokes · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jerry Lucas
$23
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+30%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Maurice Stokes
$15
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJerry Lucas is the more valuable card today ($23 vs. $15). Maurice Stokes carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +30% over five years).