Cassell leads the head-to-head, 4 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Westphal 0Cassell 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Cassell wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.6
Points / game
15.7
1.9
Rebounds / game
3.2
4.4
Assists / game
6.0
1
Championships
3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Westphal peak 25.2Cassell peak 19.8
The trophy case edge: Cassell
1× NBA Champion5× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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3× NBA Champion1× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Cassell holds the edge, leading in 4 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Westphal answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
66Westphal · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
68Cassell · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Paul Westphal
$25
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+36%
Legacy floor100%
Sam Cassell
$40
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictSam Cassell is the more valuable card today ($40 vs. $25). Sam Cassell carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +36% over five years).