Chris Paul
2.9 PPG · 1.8 REB · 3.3 AST
James Harden
25.4 PPG · 4.8 REB · 8.1 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Harden leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Paul 5Harden 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Paul wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.8
20.5
4.4
4.8
9.2
7.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Paul peak 22.8Harden peak 36.1
The trophy case edge: Harden
12× NBA All-Star11× All-NBA1× Rookie of the YearNBA Rookie of the Year (2006)5x assists leader6x steals leader9x All-DefensiveNBA 75th Anniversary Team
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1× NBA MVP (2018)3× NBA scoring champion11× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Harden holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Paul answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
88Paul · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
78Harden · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Chris Paul
$180
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
James Harden
$220
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+38%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictJames Harden is the more valuable card today ($220 vs. $180). Chris Paul carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +38% over five years).
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