Lillard leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Lillard 4Nash 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
25.1
Points / game (career)
14.3
4.3
Rebounds / game (career)
3.0
6.8
Assists / game (career)
8.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Lillard peak 32.2Nash peak 18.8
The trophy case edge: Lillard
9× NBA All-Star1× Rookie of the Year (2013)3× 3-Point Contest champion
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2× NBA MVP8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Lillard holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Nash answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
81Lillard · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
74Nash · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Damian Lillard
$130
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+26%
Legacy floor92%
RarityEpic
Steve Nash
$120
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictDamian Lillard is the more valuable card today ($130 vs. $120). Steve Nash carries more projected upside (+41% vs. +26% over five years).