Sampson leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Sampson 5Pachulia 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Sampson wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.4
Points / game
6.9
8.8
Rebounds / game
5.9
1.6
Assists / game
1.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Sampson peak 22.1Pachulia peak 12.2
The trophy case edge: Pachulia
4× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2× NBA Champion
The verdict
Sampson holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Pachulia answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Sampson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
59Pachulia · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Ralph Sampson
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Zaza Pachulia
$29
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictZaza Pachulia is the more valuable card today ($29 vs. $18). Ralph Sampson carries more projected upside (+39% vs. +35% over five years).