Darius Garland vs Luka Doncic: head-to-head statistical comparison
Darius Garland
18.8 PPG · 2.6 REB · 6.7 AST
Luka Doncic
29.2 PPG · 8.5 REB · 8.2 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Doncic leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Garland 1Doncic 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.8
29.2
2.6
8.5
6.7
8.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Garland peak 21.7Doncic peak 33.9
The trophy case edge: Doncic
2x NBA All-StarNo. 5 2019 draft pick3rd 2022 MIP voting
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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). Garland answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
65Garland · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
81Doncic · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Darius Garland
$29
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor31%
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. $29). Luka Doncic carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -7% over five years).
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