Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Thorpe wins 2 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.1
Points / game
14.0
8.4
Rebounds / game
8.2
1.0
Assists / game
2.0
1
Championships
1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Willis peak 19.1Thorpe peak 20.8
The trophy case
1× NBA Champion1× NBA All-Star
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1× NBA Champion1× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Thorpe holds the edge, leading in 2 of 4 categories (points / game, assists / game). Willis answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Willis · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
60Thorpe · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Kevin Willis
$19
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Otis Thorpe
$21
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictOtis Thorpe is the more valuable card today ($21 vs. $19). Kevin Willis carries more projected upside (+37% vs. +33% over five years).