Austin Reaves
23.3 PPG · 4.7 REB · 5.5 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
Reaves 0Doncic 7
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.3
33.5
4.7
7.7
5.5
8.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Reaves peak 23.3Doncic peak 33.9
The trophy case edge: Doncic
1× In-Season Tournament champion (2023)1× First-team All-Big 12 (2021)
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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). Reaves answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
65Reaves · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
81Doncic · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Austin Reaves
$52
Falling
5-yr outlook-11%
Legacy floor33%
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. $52). Luka Doncic carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -11% over five years).
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