Jalen Johnson
22.5 PPG · 10.3 REB · 7.9 AST
Kevin Durant
26 PPG · 5.5 REB · 4.8 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Johnson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Johnson 5Durant 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Johnson wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
22.5
26.0
10.3
5.5
7.9
4.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Johnson peak 22.5Durant peak 32
The trophy case edge: Durant
1× NBA All-Star (2026)
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2× Champion + Finals MVP1× NBA MVP (2014)16× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Johnson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Durant answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Johnson · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
84Durant · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Jalen Johnson
$130
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+25%
Legacy floor8%
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. $130). Kevin Durant carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +25% over five years). Different bets: Kevin Durant's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Jalen Johnson's is speculative and swings on production.
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