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Damian Lillard vs Steve Nash: head-to-head statistical comparison

Damian Lillard
81IMPACT
Damian Lillard
Portland Trail Blazers · Guard
25.1 PPG · 4.3 REB · 6.8 AST
Steve Nash
74IMPACT
Steve Nash
Phoenix Suns · Guard
14.3 PPG · 3.0 REB · 8.5 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Lillard leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
SCOREPLAYREBPER DRIMSPACEATHCLUTCH
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).
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