Larry Bird
20.2 PPG · 9.6 REB · 6.8 AST
Tim Duncan
8.6 PPG · 7.3 REB · 2.7 AST
VS
3–2
categories
Bird leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 2.
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The two-way profile
Bird 2Duncan 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Duncan wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
24.3
19.0
10.0
10.8
6.3
3.0
3
5
3
2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Bird peak 29.9Duncan peak 25.5
The trophy case edge: Duncan
3× NBA Champion3× NBA MVP2× Finals MVP12× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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5× NBA Champion2× NBA MVP3× Finals MVP15× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Bird holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (points / game, assists / game, mvp awards). Duncan answers in rebounds / game, championships — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
80Bird · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
78Duncan · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Larry Bird
$1.7k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+49%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Tim Duncan
$1.7k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+49%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictBoth grade to about $1.7k today.
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