James Harden
25.4 PPG · 4.8 REB · 8.1 AST
Kevin Durant
26 PPG · 5.5 REB · 4.8 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Durant leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Harden 3Durant 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Durant wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
20.5
26.0
4.8
5.5
7.7
4.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Harden peak 36.1Durant peak 32
The trophy case edge: Harden
1× NBA MVP (2018)3× NBA scoring champion11× NBA All-Star
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2× Champion + Finals MVP1× NBA MVP (2014)16× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Durant 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
84Durant · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
James Harden
$220
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+38%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
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. $220). Kevin Durant carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +38% over five years).
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