Kevin Durant vs Lauri Markkanen: head-to-head statistical comparison
Kevin Durant
27.1 PPG · 6.9 REB · 4.4 AST
Lauri Markkanen
18.9 PPG · 7.1 REB · 1.5 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Durant leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Durant 2Markkanen 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Markkanen wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
27.1
18.9
6.9
7.1
4.4
1.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Durant peak 32Markkanen peak 26.7
The trophy case edge: Durant
2× Champion + Finals MVP1× NBA MVP (2014)16× NBA All-Star
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1× Most Improved Player (2023)1× NBA All-Star (2023)1× All-Rookie First Team (2018)
The verdict
Durant holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Markkanen answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
84Durant · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
70Markkanen · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Kevin Durant
$490
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Lauri Markkanen
$120
Falling
5-yr outlook-14%
Legacy floor9%
Card verdictKevin Durant is the more valuable card today ($490 vs. $120). Kevin Durant carries more projected upside (+40% vs. -14% over five years).
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