Norm Nixon
6.8 PPG · 1.5 REB · 6.4 AST
Walter Davis
9.9 PPG · 1.5 REB · 1.5 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Davis leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Nixon 3Davis 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Nixon wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.7
18.9
2.2
3.0
8.3
3.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Nixon peak 17.6Davis peak 24.2
The trophy case edge: Nixon
2× NBA Champion2× NBA All-Star
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6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Davis 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.
67Nixon · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
65Davis · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Norm Nixon
$31
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+36% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Walter Davis
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
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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