Larry Bird
20.2 PPG · 9.6 REB · 6.8 AST
LeBron James
20.9 PPG · 6.1 REB · 7.2 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Bird leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Bird 4James 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
24.3
20.9
10.0
6.1
6.3
7.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Bird peak 29.9James peak 31.4
The trophy case edge: James
3× NBA Champion3× NBA MVP2× Finals MVP12× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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4× NBA Champion4× NBA MVP4× Finals MVP
The verdict
Bird holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). James answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
80Bird · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
80James · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Larry Bird
$1.7k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+49% ▲
Legacy floor100%
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LeBron James
$1.7k
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+44%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictBoth grade to about $1.7k today. Larry Bird carries more projected upside (+49% vs. +44% over five years).
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