Chris Paul
2.9 PPG · 1.8 REB · 3.3 AST
Stephen Curry
26.6 PPG · 3.6 REB · 4.7 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Paul leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Paul 5Curry 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Paul wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.8
26.6
4.4
3.6
9.2
4.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Paul peak 22.8Curry peak 32
The trophy case edge: Curry
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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4× NBA Champion2× NBA MVP (2015, 2016)1× Finals MVP (2022)
The verdict
Paul holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Curry answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
88Paul · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
81Curry · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Chris Paul
$180
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Stephen Curry
$440
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+40%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictStephen Curry is the more valuable card today ($440 vs. $180). Chris Paul carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +40% over five years).
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