Jimmy Butler vs Kevin Durant: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jimmy Butler
18.4 PPG · 5.4 REB · 4.4 AST
Kevin Durant
27.1 PPG · 6.9 REB · 4.4 AST
VS
0–2
categories
Durant leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 0.
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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
18.4
27.1
5.4
6.9
4.4
4.4
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
Durant holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Butler answers in the intangibles — 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-8%
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. -8% over five years).
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