Donovan Clingan
12.1 PPG · 11.6 REB · 2.1 AST
Luka Doncic
33.5 PPG · 7.7 REB · 8.3 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Doncic leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Clingan 3Doncic 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.1
33.5
11.6
7.7
2.1
8.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Clingan peak 12.1Doncic peak 33.9
The trophy case edge: Clingan
2× NCAA champion (2023, 2024)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2025)
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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). Clingan answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
73Clingan · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
81Doncic · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Donovan Clingan
$29
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+21% ▲
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. $29). Donovan Clingan carries more projected upside (+21% vs. +0% over five years).
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