Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Durant wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.7
Points / game
26.0
3.1
Rebounds / game
5.5
4.1
Assists / game
4.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
McCollum peak 23.1Durant peak 32
The trophy case edge: Durant
1× Most Improved Player (2016)
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2× Champion + Finals MVP1× NBA MVP (2014)16× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Durant holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). McCollum answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59McCollum · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
84Durant · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
CJ McCollum
$18
Falling
5-yr outlook-17%
Legacy floor22%
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. $18). Kevin Durant carries more projected upside (+40% vs. -17% over five years).