Paul Pierce
3.2 PPG · 1.9 REB · 0.4 AST
Vern Mikkelsen
13.8 PPG · 7.9 REB · 2.2 AST
VS
2–2
categories
Dead even — 2–2 across the board. A genuine toss-up.
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The two-way profile
Pierce 7Mikkelsen 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Pierce wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
19.7
14.4
5.6
8.4
3.5
1.4
1
4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Pierce peak 26.8Mikkelsen peak 18.7
The trophy case edge: Mikkelsen
1× NBA Champion1× Finals MVP10× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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4× NBA Champion6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Pierce and Mikkelsen split the categories evenly — a genuine toss-up that comes down to what you value most.
73Pierce · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
69Mikkelsen · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Paul Pierce
$33
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Vern Mikkelsen
$53
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictVern Mikkelsen is the more valuable card today ($53 vs. $33). Vern Mikkelsen carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +33% over five years).
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