Elgin Baylor
11.8 PPG · 6.3 REB · 2 AST
Kevin Durant
26 PPG · 5.5 REB · 4.8 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Baylor leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Baylor 1Durant 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Durant wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
27.4
26.0
13.5
5.5
4.3
4.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Baylor peak 38.3Durant peak 32
The trophy case edge: Durant
11× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2× Champion + Finals MVP1× NBA MVP (2014)16× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Baylor holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Durant answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
77Baylor · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
84Durant · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Elgin Baylor
$19
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37%
Legacy floor100%
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. $19). Kevin Durant carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +37% over five years).
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