Alex Caruso
6.2 PPG · 2.8 REB · 2 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
Caruso 2Doncic 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
6.2
33.5
2.8
7.7
2.0
8.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Caruso peak 10.1Doncic peak 33.9
The trophy case edge: Caruso
2× NBA Champion (2020, 2025)1× All-Defensive First Team (2023)1× All-Defensive Second Team (2024)
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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). Caruso answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
69Caruso · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
81Doncic · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Alex Caruso
$29
Climbing
5-yr outlook+24% ▲
Legacy floor100%
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. $29). Alex Caruso carries more projected upside (+24% vs. +0% over five years).
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