Mitch Richmond
4.1 PPG · 1.5 REB · 0.9 AST
Norm Nixon
6.8 PPG · 1.5 REB · 6.4 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Richmond leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Richmond 2Nixon 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
21.0
15.7
3.9
2.2
3.5
8.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Richmond peak 25.9Nixon peak 17.6
The trophy case edge: Nixon
6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2× NBA Champion2× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Richmond holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Nixon answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
66Richmond · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
67Nixon · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Mitch Richmond
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
Norm Nixon
$31
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+36% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictNorm Nixon is the more valuable card today ($31 vs. $20). Norm Nixon carries more projected upside (+36% vs. +35% over five years).
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