Charles Barkley vs James Worthy: head-to-head statistical comparison
Charles Barkley
22.1 PPG · 11.7 REB · 3.9 AST
James Worthy
17.6 PPG · 5.1 REB · 3.0 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Barkley leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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Attribute profile
Barkley 6Worthy 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Barkley wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Charles Barkley vs James Worthy stats
22.1
17.6
11.7
5.1
3.9
3.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Barkley peak 28.3Worthy peak 21.4
Awards & honors edge: Worthy
1× NBA MVP11× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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3× NBA Champion1× Finals MVP7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
Who is better: Barkley or Worthy?
Barkley sweeps Worthy across all 3 shared categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game).
76Barkley · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
71Worthy · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Charles Barkley
$84
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
James Worthy
$150
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictJames Worthy is the more valuable card today ($150 vs. $84). James Worthy carries more projected upside (+41% vs. +39% over five years).
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Charles Barkley vs James Worthy: FAQ
Who is better, Charles Barkley or James Worthy?
Barkley sweeps Worthy across all 3 shared categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game).
Who has more points / game, Charles Barkley or James Worthy?
Charles Barkley: 22.1 to James Worthy's 17.6 (Points / game (career)).
Who has more rebounds / game, Charles Barkley or James Worthy?
Charles Barkley: 11.7 to James Worthy's 5.1 (Rebounds / game (career)).
What awards have Charles Barkley and James Worthy won?
Charles Barkley: 1× NBA MVP, 11× NBA All-Star, HOF Hall of Fame. James Worthy: 3× NBA Champion, 1× Finals MVP, 7× NBA All-Star, HOF Hall of Fame.
How does Balladex decide who wins?
Each shared stat is a category; the player ahead in more of them leads. Here that is 3–0. Stats and awards are real; the verdict is arithmetic on them, not an opinion.