Joel Embiid
26.9 PPG · 7.7 REB · 3.9 AST
Kevin Durant
26 PPG · 5.5 REB · 4.8 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Embiid leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Embiid 2Durant 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Durant wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
26.9
26.0
7.7
5.5
3.9
4.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Embiid peak 34.7Durant peak 32
The trophy case edge: Durant
1× NBA MVP (2023)2× Scoring champion (2022, 2023)7× NBA All-Star
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2× Champion + Finals MVP1× NBA MVP (2014)16× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Embiid holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Durant answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
85Embiid · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
84Durant · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Joel Embiid
$600
Falling
5-yr outlook-21%
Legacy floor22%
RarityEpic
Kevin Durant
$490
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictJoel Embiid is the more valuable card today ($600 vs. $490). Kevin Durant carries more projected upside (+40% vs. -21% over five years).
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