Robert Parish
3.7 PPG · 2.1 REB · 0.5 AST
Willis Reed
11.1 PPG · 7.4 REB · 1.6 AST
VS
1–3
categories
Reed leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Parish 1Reed 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Reed wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.5
18.7
9.1
12.9
1.4
1.8
4
2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Parish peak 19.9Reed peak 21.7
The trophy case edge: Reed
4× NBA Champion9× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP2× Finals MVP7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Reed holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Parish answers in championships — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
71Parish · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
75Reed · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Robert Parish
$170
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Willis Reed
$240
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+43% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictWillis Reed is the more valuable card today ($240 vs. $170). Willis Reed carries more projected upside (+43% vs. +41% over five years).
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