James Harden
25.4 PPG · 4.8 REB · 8.1 AST
KI
89IMPACTKyrie Irving
24.7 PPG · 4.8 REB · 4.6 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Harden leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Harden 2Irving 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Irving wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
20.5
23.7
4.8
4.1
7.7
5.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Harden peak 36.1Irving peak 27.4
The trophy case edge: Harden
1× NBA MVP (2018)3× NBA scoring champion11× NBA All-Star
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9× NBA All-Star1× NBA Champion3× All-NBA1× Rookie of the YearNBA champion (2016)NBA Rookie of the Year (2012)All-Star Game MVP (2014)3x Clutch Player of the Year
The verdict
Harden holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Irving answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
78Harden · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
89Irving · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
James Harden
$220
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Kyrie Irving
$230
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+20%
Legacy floor90%
RarityEpic
Card verdictKyrie Irving is the more valuable card today ($230 vs. $220). James Harden carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +20% over five years).
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