James Harden
25.4 PPG · 4.8 REB · 8.1 AST
Stephen Curry
26.6 PPG · 3.6 REB · 4.7 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Harden leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Harden 4Curry 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Harden wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
20.5
26.6
4.8
3.6
7.7
4.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Harden peak 36.1Curry peak 32
The trophy case edge: Curry
1× NBA MVP (2018)3× NBA scoring champion11× NBA All-Star
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4× NBA Champion2× NBA MVP (2015, 2016)1× Finals MVP (2022)
The verdict
Harden holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Curry answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
78Harden · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
81Curry · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
James Harden
$220
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+38%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Stephen Curry
$440
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictStephen Curry is the more valuable card today ($440 vs. $220). Stephen Curry carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +38% over five years).
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