Kevin Durant
26 PPG · 5.5 REB · 4.8 AST
LeBron James
20.9 PPG · 6.1 REB · 7.2 AST
VS
1–2
categories
James leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Durant 4James 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Durant wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
26.0
20.9
5.5
6.1
4.8
7.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Durant peak 32James peak 31.4
The trophy case edge: James
2× Champion + Finals MVP1× NBA MVP (2014)16× NBA All-Star
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4× NBA Champion4× NBA MVP4× Finals MVP
The verdict
James holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Durant answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
84Durant · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
80James · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Kevin Durant
$490
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+40%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
LeBron James
$1.7k
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+44% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictLeBron James is the more valuable card today ($1.7k vs. $490). LeBron James carries more projected upside (+44% vs. +40% over five years).
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