Larry Bird
20.2 PPG · 9.6 REB · 6.8 AST
Tom Heinsohn
13.6 PPG · 6 REB · 2.3 AST
VS
3–1
categories
Bird leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Bird 7Heinsohn 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Bird wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
24.3
18.6
10.0
8.8
6.3
2.0
3
8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Bird peak 29.9Heinsohn peak 22.1
The trophy case edge: Bird
3× NBA Champion3× NBA MVP2× Finals MVP12× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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8× NBA Champion6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Bird holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Heinsohn answers in championships — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
80Bird · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
72Heinsohn · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Larry Bird
$1.7k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+49% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Tom Heinsohn
$1.5k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+49%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictLarry Bird is the more valuable card today ($1.7k vs. $1.5k). Larry Bird carries more projected upside (+49% vs. +49% over five years).
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