Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Durant wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.8
Points / game
26.0
4.2
Rebounds / game
5.5
1.9
Assists / game
4.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Nesmith peak 13.8Durant peak 32
The trophy case edge: Durant
2× NBA Finalist14th Draft pick (2020)
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2× Champion + Finals MVP1× NBA MVP (2014)16× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Durant holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Nesmith answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Nesmith · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
84Durant · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Aaron Nesmith
$8.0
Falling
5-yr outlook-12%
Legacy floor50%
Kevin Durant
$490
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictKevin Durant is the more valuable card today ($490 vs. $8.0). Kevin Durant carries more projected upside (+40% vs. -12% over five years).