Nate Thurmond
5.5 PPG · 7.6 REB · 1.7 AST
Wayne Embry
13.1 PPG · 8.6 REB · 1.9 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Thurmond leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Thurmond 4Embry 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Thurmond wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.0
12.5
15.0
9.1
2.7
1.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thurmond peak 21.9Embry peak 19.8
The trophy case edge: Embry
7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion5× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Thurmond holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Embry answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
70Thurmond · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
66Embry · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Nate Thurmond
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
Wayne Embry
$25
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+36% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictWayne Embry is the more valuable card today ($25 vs. $20). Wayne Embry carries more projected upside (+36% vs. +35% over five years).
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