James Harden
25.4 PPG · 4.8 REB · 8.1 AST
Jerry West
20.3 PPG · 3.7 REB · 6.6 AST
VS
1–2
categories
West leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
Rebuildvs
The two-way profile
Harden 4West 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
20.5
27.0
4.8
5.8
7.7
6.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Harden peak 36.1West peak 31.3
The trophy case edge: Harden
1× NBA MVP (2018)3× NBA scoring champion11× NBA All-Star
🏆
1× NBA Champion1× Finals MVP14× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
West holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Harden answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
78Harden · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
77West · Star starter
Card value — head to head
James Harden
$220
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+38%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Jerry West
$100
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictJames Harden is the more valuable card today ($220 vs. $100). Jerry West carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +38% over five years).
People also compare