Kevin Durant
26 PPG · 5.5 REB · 4.8 AST
Magic Johnson
14.6 PPG · 5.7 REB · 6.9 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Johnson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Durant 6Johnson 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Durant wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
26.0
19.5
5.5
7.2
4.8
11.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Durant peak 32Johnson peak 23.9
The trophy case edge: Johnson
2× Champion + Finals MVP1× NBA MVP (2014)16× NBA All-Star
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5× NBA Champion3× NBA MVP3× Finals MVP12× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Johnson 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
82Johnson · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Kevin Durant
$490
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+40%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Magic Johnson
$4.0k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+52% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityMythic
Card verdictMagic Johnson is the more valuable card today ($4.0k vs. $490). Magic Johnson carries more projected upside (+52% vs. +40% over five years).
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