Marc Gasol
5 PPG · 4.1 REB · 2.1 AST
Nate Thurmond
5.5 PPG · 7.6 REB · 1.7 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Thurmond leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Gasol 4Thurmond 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Gasol wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.0
15.0
7.4
15.0
3.4
2.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Gasol peak 19.5Thurmond peak 21.9
The trophy case edge: Gasol
1× NBA Champion1× Defensive Player of the Year3× NBA All-Star
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7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Thurmond holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Gasol answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
68Gasol · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
70Thurmond · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Marc Gasol
$24
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
Nate Thurmond
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictMarc Gasol is the more valuable card today ($24 vs. $20). Nate Thurmond carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +33% over five years).
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