Johnson leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Johnson 3Ibaka 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Johnson wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.2
Points / game
12.0
7.5
Rebounds / game
7.0
3.3
Assists / game
0.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Johnson peak 22.1Ibaka peak 15.4
The trophy case edge: Ibaka
2× NBA All-Star
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1× NBA Champion
The verdict
Johnson holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Ibaka answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Johnson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
56Ibaka · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Larry Johnson
$9.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Serge Ibaka
$11
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+27%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictSerge Ibaka is the more valuable card today ($11 vs. $9.0). Larry Johnson carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +27% over five years).