LeBron James
20.9 PPG · 6.1 REB · 7.2 AST
Michael Jordan
20 PPG · 6.1 REB · 3.8 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Jordan leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
James 4Jordan 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
20.9
30.1
6.1
6.2
7.2
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
James peak 31.4Jordan peak 37.1
The trophy case edge: Jordan
4× NBA Champion4× NBA MVP4× Finals MVP
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6× NBA Champion5× NBA MVP6× Finals MVP1× Defensive Player of the Year10× Scoring champion14× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Jordan 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.
80James · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
85Jordan · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
LeBron James
$1.7k
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+44%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Michael Jordan
$4.0k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+52% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityMythic
Card verdictMichael Jordan is the more valuable card today ($4.0k vs. $1.7k). Michael Jordan carries more projected upside (+52% vs. +44% over five years).
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