Chris Paul
2.9 PPG · 1.8 REB · 3.3 AST
Kevin Durant
26 PPG · 5.5 REB · 4.8 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Durant leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Paul 4Durant 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
16.8
26.0
4.4
5.5
9.2
4.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Paul peak 22.8Durant peak 32
The trophy case edge: Durant
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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2× Champion + Finals MVP1× NBA MVP (2014)16× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Durant 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
84Durant · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Chris Paul
$180
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
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. $180). Chris Paul carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +40% over five years).
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