Walter Davis
9.9 PPG · 1.5 REB · 1.5 AST
Zach LaVine
19.2 PPG · 2.8 REB · 2.3 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Davis leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Davis 3LaVine 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). LaVine wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.9
19.2
3.0
2.8
3.8
2.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Davis peak 24.2LaVine peak 27.4
The trophy case edge: LaVine
6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2x NBA All-Star2x Dunk ChampionGold Tokyo Olympics
The verdict
Davis holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). LaVine answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
65Davis · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
67LaVine · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Walter Davis
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Zach LaVine
$31
Climbing
5-yr outlook+19%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictZach LaVine is the more valuable card today ($31 vs. $20). Walter Davis carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +19% over five years). Different bets: Walter Davis's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Zach LaVine's is speculative and swings on production.
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