Donovan Mitchell
27.9 PPG · 4.5 REB · 5.7 AST
Kevin Durant
26 PPG · 5.5 REB · 4.8 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Mitchell leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Mitchell 4Durant 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Mitchell wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
27.9
26.0
4.5
5.5
5.7
4.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Mitchell peak 28.3Durant peak 32
The trophy case edge: Durant
7× NBA All-Star1× All-NBA First Team (2025)1× Slam Dunk Contest (2018)
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2× Champion + Finals MVP1× NBA MVP (2014)16× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Mitchell holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Durant answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
79Mitchell · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
84Durant · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Donovan Mitchell
$230
Falling
5-yr outlook-16%
Legacy floor8%
RarityRare
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. $230). Kevin Durant carries more projected upside (+40% vs. -16% over five years).
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