Jimmy Butler
20 PPG · 5.6 REB · 4.9 AST
Kevin Durant
26 PPG · 5.5 REB · 4.8 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Butler leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Butler 2Durant 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Durant wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
20.0
26.0
5.6
5.5
4.9
4.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Butler peak 23.9Durant peak 32
The trophy case edge: Durant
6× NBA All-Star5× All-Defensive Second Team1× Most Improved Player (2015)
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2× Champion + Finals MVP1× NBA MVP (2014)16× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Butler holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Durant answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
80Butler · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
84Durant · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Jimmy Butler
$39
Falling
5-yr outlook-10%
Legacy floor41%
RarityRare
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. $39). Kevin Durant carries more projected upside (+40% vs. -10% over five years).
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