Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Durant wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.7
Points / game (career)
27.1
7.7
Rebounds / game (career)
6.9
1.4
Assists / game (career)
4.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Collins peak 21.6Durant peak 32
The trophy case edge: Durant
All-Rookie 2018 Second TeamAll-ACC 1st Team 2017MIP ACC 2017
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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, assists / game). Collins answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Collins · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
84Durant · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
John Collins
$6.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor67%
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. $6.0). Kevin Durant carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +0% over five years).