Julius Erving
16.8 PPG · 4.4 REB · 3.2 AST
Rick Barry
12 PPG · 3.3 REB · 3.7 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Erving leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Erving 5Barry 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Erving wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
24.2
23.2
8.5
6.5
4.2
5.1
1
1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Erving peak 31.9Barry peak 35.6
The trophy case edge: Barry
1× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP11× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion1× Finals MVP1× Scoring champion8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Erving holds the edge, leading in 2 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Barry answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
75Erving · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
74Barry · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Julius Erving
$110
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Rick Barry
$110
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+40%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictJulius Erving is the more valuable card today ($110 vs. $110). Julius Erving carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +40% over five years).
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