Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
21.4
Points / game
26.0
4.0
Rebounds / game
5.5
4.3
Assists / game
4.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Beal peak 31.3Durant peak 32
The trophy case edge: Durant
3× NBA All-Star1× All-NBAAll-NBA Third Team (2021)NBA All-Rookie Third Team (2013)Two 30-plus PPG seasons
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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). Beal answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Beal · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
84Durant · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Bradley Beal
$22
Climbing
5-yr outlook+23%
Legacy floor100%
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. $22). Kevin Durant carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +23% over five years). Different bets: Kevin Durant's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Bradley Beal's is speculative and swings on production.