Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Durant wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.7
Points / game
26.0
3.4
Rebounds / game
5.5
1.6
Assists / game
4.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Ellis peak 27.5Durant peak 32
The trophy case edge: Durant
1× NBA All-Star
🏆
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). Ellis answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
55Ellis · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
84Durant · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Dale Ellis
$7.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+29%
Legacy floor100%
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. $7.0). Kevin Durant carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +29% over five years).