Otis Thorpe
2.8 PPG · 3 REB · 0.6 AST
Shawn Kemp
6.8 PPG · 5.7 REB · 0.7 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Kemp leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Thorpe 2Kemp 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
14.0
14.6
8.2
8.4
2.0
1.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thorpe peak 20.8Kemp peak 20.5
The trophy case edge: Thorpe
1× NBA Champion1× NBA All-Star
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6× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Kemp holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Thorpe answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Thorpe · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
65Kemp · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Otis Thorpe
$21
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
Shawn Kemp
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictOtis Thorpe is the more valuable card today ($21 vs. $20). Shawn Kemp carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +33% over five years).
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