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Balladex/NBA/Compare/Javon Small vs Luka Doncic
Javon Small
35IMPACT
Javon Small
Memphis Grizzlies · Guard
9.7 PPG · 3.1 REB · 3.7 AST
Luka Doncic
81IMPACT
Luka Doncic
Los Angeles Lakers · Guard
33.5 PPG · 7.7 REB · 8.3 AST
VS
03
categories
Doncic leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
SCOREPLAYREBPER DRIMSPACEATHCLUTCH
Small 0Doncic 8

Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.

Tale of the tape
5.8
Points / game
33.5
2.5
Rebounds / game
7.7
2.6
Assists / game
8.3
The trophy case edge: Small
#48 2025 Draft pick (R2)
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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). Small answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

35Small · Role player
Balladex Impact Index
81Doncic · All-Star level

Card value — head to head

Javon Small
$2.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
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. $2.0).
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