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Otis Thorpe vs Zion Williamson: head-to-head statistical comparison

Otis Thorpe
60IMPACT
Otis Thorpe
Houston Rockets · Forward
14.0 PPG · 8.2 REB · 2.0 AST
Zion Williamson
68IMPACT
Zion Williamson
New Orleans Pelicans · Forward
23.9 PPG · 6.4 REB · 4.0 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Williamson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
SCOREPLAYREBPER DRIMSPACEATHCLUTCH
Thorpe 1Williamson 7

Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Williamson wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.

Tale of the tape
14.0
Points / game (career)
23.9
8.2
Rebounds / game (career)
6.4
2.0
Assists / game (career)
4.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thorpe peak 20.8Williamson peak 27
The trophy case edge: Thorpe
1× NBA Champion1× NBA All-Star
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No. 1 Draft pick (2019)2× NBA All-Star1× All-Rookie First Team (2020)
The verdict

Williamson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Thorpe answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

60Thorpe · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
68Williamson · Solid starter

Card value — head to head

Otis Thorpe
$21
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Zion Williamson
$34
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-3%
Legacy floor44%
Card verdictZion Williamson is the more valuable card today ($34 vs. $21). Otis Thorpe carries more projected upside (+33% vs. -3% over five years).
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