BS
76IMPACTBen Simmons
5 PPG · 4.7 REB · 5.6 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
Simmons 5Doncic 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Simmons wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.1
33.5
7.4
7.7
7.2
8.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Simmons peak 16.9Doncic peak 33.9
The trophy case edge: Doncic
3× NBA All-Star1× All-NBA1× Rookie of the YearAll-Defensive First Team 2020All-Defensive First Team 2021DPOY runner-up 2021All-NBA Third Team 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). Simmons answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Simmons · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
81Doncic · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Ben Simmons
$22
Climbing
5-yr outlook+18% ▲
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. $22). Ben Simmons carries more projected upside (+18% vs. +0% over five years).
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