Darius Garland vs James Harden: head-to-head statistical comparison
Darius Garland
18.8 PPG · 2.6 REB · 6.7 AST
James Harden
24.0 PPG · 5.6 REB · 7.3 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Harden leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Garland 1Harden 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Harden wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.8
24.0
2.6
5.6
6.7
7.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Garland peak 21.7Harden peak 36.1
The trophy case edge: Harden
2x NBA All-StarNo. 5 2019 draft pick3rd 2022 MIP voting
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1× NBA MVP (2018)3× NBA scoring champion11× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Harden holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Garland answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
65Garland · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
78Harden · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Darius Garland
$29
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor31%
James Harden
$220
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictJames Harden is the more valuable card today ($220 vs. $29). James Harden carries more projected upside (+38% vs. -7% over five years).
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