James Harden
25.4 PPG · 4.8 REB · 8.1 AST
Luka Doncic
33.5 PPG · 7.7 REB · 8.3 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Doncic leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Harden 1Doncic 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
20.5
33.5
4.8
7.7
7.7
8.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Harden peak 36.1Doncic peak 33.9
The trophy case edge: Harden
1× NBA MVP (2018)3× NBA scoring champion11× NBA All-Star
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5× All-NBA First Team1× Scoring champion (2024)1× Rookie of the Year (2019)
The verdict
Doncic holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Harden answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
78Harden · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
81Doncic · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
James Harden
$220
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Luka Doncic
$580
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor5%
RarityRare
Card verdictLuka Doncic is the more valuable card today ($580 vs. $220). James Harden carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +0% over five years).
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