Donovan Mitchell
27.9 PPG · 4.5 REB · 5.7 AST
Stephen Curry
26.6 PPG · 3.6 REB · 4.7 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Mitchell leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Mitchell 5Curry 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Mitchell wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
27.9
26.6
4.5
3.6
5.7
4.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Mitchell peak 28.3Curry peak 32
The trophy case edge: Curry
7× NBA All-Star1× All-NBA First Team (2025)1× Slam Dunk Contest (2018)
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4× NBA Champion2× NBA MVP (2015, 2016)1× Finals MVP (2022)
The verdict
Mitchell holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Curry answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
79Mitchell · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
81Curry · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Donovan Mitchell
$230
Falling
5-yr outlook-16%
Legacy floor8%
RarityRare
Stephen Curry
$440
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictStephen Curry is the more valuable card today ($440 vs. $230). Stephen Curry carries more projected upside (+40% vs. -16% over five years).
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