DeMarcus Cousins vs Luka Doncic: head-to-head statistical comparison
DeMarcus Cousins
19.6 PPG · 10.2 REB · 3.0 AST
Luka Doncic
29.2 PPG · 8.5 REB · 8.2 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Doncic leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Cousins 2Doncic 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
19.6
29.2
10.2
8.5
3.0
8.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cousins peak 27Doncic peak 33.9
The trophy case edge: Doncic
4× NBA All-Star
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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 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Cousins answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
64Cousins · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
81Doncic · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
DeMarcus Cousins
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
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. $18). DeMarcus Cousins carries more projected upside (+39% vs. +0% over five years).
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