Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
6.5
Points / game
33.5
2.2
Rebounds / game
7.7
2.4
Assists / game
8.3
The trophy case edge: Thornton
#31 2026 Draft pick (R2)
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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). Thornton answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
41Thornton · Role player
Balladex Impact Index
81Doncic · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Bruce Thornton
$2.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
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. $2.0).