Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.5
Points / game
33.5
6.3
Rebounds / game
7.7
2.6
Assists / game
8.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Maxwell peak 19Doncic peak 33.9
The trophy case edge: Maxwell
2× NBA Champion1× Finals MVP
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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). Maxwell answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
66Maxwell · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
81Doncic · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Cedric Maxwell
$37
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
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. $37). Cedric Maxwell carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +0% over five years).