Julius Erving vs Karl Malone: head-to-head statistical comparison
Julius Erving
24.2 PPG · 8.5 REB · 4.2 AST
Karl Malone
25.0 PPG · 10.1 REB · 3.6 AST
VS
1–3
categories
Malone leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Erving 2Malone 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Malone wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
24.2
25.0
8.5
10.1
4.2
3.6
1
2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Erving peak 31.9Malone peak 31
The trophy case edge: Malone
1× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP11× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2× NBA MVP14× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Malone holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, mvp awards). Erving answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
75Erving · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
76Malone · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Julius Erving
$110
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+40%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Karl Malone
$160
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictKarl Malone is the more valuable card today ($160 vs. $110). Karl Malone carries more projected upside (+41% vs. +40% over five years).
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