Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.8
Points / game
33.5
2.2
Rebounds / game
7.7
5.5
Assists / game
8.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Smith peak 17.7Doncic peak 33.9
The trophy case edge: Smith
2× NBA Champion
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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 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Smith answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
61Smith · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
81Doncic · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Kenny Smith
$29
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
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. $29). Kenny Smith carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +0% over five years).