Shaquille O'Neal
9.2 PPG · 4.8 REB · 0.7 AST
Willis Reed
11.1 PPG · 7.4 REB · 1.6 AST
VS
3–1
categories
O'Neal leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
O'Neal 7Reed 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). O'Neal wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.7
18.7
10.9
12.9
2.5
1.8
4
2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
O'Neal peak 29.7Reed peak 21.7
The trophy case edge: O'Neal
4× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP3× Finals MVP15× 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
O'Neal holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (points / game, assists / game, championships). Reed answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
78O'Neal · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
75Reed · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Shaquille O'Neal
$1.7k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+49% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Willis Reed
$240
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+43%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictShaquille O'Neal is the more valuable card today ($1.7k vs. $240). Shaquille O'Neal carries more projected upside (+49% vs. +43% over five years).
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