Aaron Nesmith
13.8 PPG · 4.2 REB · 1.9 AST
Luka Doncic
33.5 PPG · 7.7 REB · 8.3 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Doncic leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Nesmith 4Doncic 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
13.8
33.5
4.2
7.7
1.9
8.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Nesmith peak 13.8Doncic peak 33.9
The trophy case edge: Doncic
2× NBA Finalist14th Draft pick (2020)
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5× All-NBA First Team1× Scoring champion (2024)1× Rookie of the Year (2019)
The verdict
Doncic 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
81Doncic · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Aaron Nesmith
$8.0
Falling
5-yr outlook-12%
Legacy floor50%
Luka Doncic
$580
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0% ▲
Legacy floor5%
RarityRare
Card verdictLuka Doncic is the more valuable card today ($580 vs. $8.0). Luka Doncic carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -12% over five years).
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