Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Duren wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
19.5
Points / game
11.8
10.5
Rebounds / game
5.8
2.0
Assists / game
1.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Duren peak 19.5Duckworth peak 18.1
The trophy case edge: Duckworth
1× NBA All-Star (2026)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2023)
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2× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Duren holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Duckworth answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Duren · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
57Duckworth · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Jalen Duren
$34
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+21%
Legacy floor24%
Kevin Duckworth
$8.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJalen Duren is the more valuable card today ($34 vs. $8.0). Kevin Duckworth carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +21% over five years). Different bets: Kevin Duckworth's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Jalen Duren's is speculative and swings on production.