Karl Malone
13.2 PPG · 8.7 REB · 3.9 AST
Luka Doncic
33.5 PPG · 7.7 REB · 8.3 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Doncic leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Malone 2Doncic 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
25.0
33.5
10.1
7.7
3.6
8.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Malone peak 31Doncic peak 33.9
The trophy case edge: Malone
2× NBA MVP14× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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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 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Malone answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Malone · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
81Doncic · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Karl Malone
$160
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
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. $160). Karl Malone carries more projected upside (+41% vs. +0% over five years).
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