Dirk Nowitzki
7.3 PPG · 3.1 REB · 0.7 AST
Kevin Durant
26 PPG · 5.5 REB · 4.8 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Durant leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Nowitzki 0Durant 8
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Durant wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
20.7
26.0
7.5
5.5
2.4
4.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Nowitzki peak 26.6Durant peak 32
The trophy case edge: Durant
1× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP1× Finals MVP14× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2× Champion + Finals MVP1× NBA MVP (2014)16× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Durant holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Nowitzki answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
74Nowitzki · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
84Durant · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Dirk Nowitzki
$470
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+45% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Kevin Durant
$490
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+40%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictKevin Durant is the more valuable card today ($490 vs. $470). Dirk Nowitzki carries more projected upside (+45% vs. +40% over five years).
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