Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.7
Points / game
33.5
3.1
Rebounds / game
7.7
4.1
Assists / game
8.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
McCollum peak 23.1Doncic peak 33.9
The trophy case edge: Doncic
1× Most Improved Player (2016)
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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). McCollum answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59McCollum · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
81Doncic · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
CJ McCollum
$18
Falling
5-yr outlook-17%
Legacy floor22%
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. $18). Luka Doncic carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -17% over five years).