Kevin Durant vs Monta Ellis: head-to-head statistical comparison
Kevin Durant
27.1 PPG · 6.9 REB · 4.4 AST
Monta Ellis
17.9 PPG · 3.4 REB · 4.6 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Durant leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Durant 7Ellis 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Durant wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
27.1
17.9
6.9
3.4
4.4
4.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Durant peak 32Ellis peak 25.5
The trophy case edge: Durant
2× Champion + Finals MVP1× NBA MVP (2014)16× NBA All-Star
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The verdict
Durant holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Ellis answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
84Durant · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
57Ellis · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Kevin Durant
$490
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+40%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Monta Ellis
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+50% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictKevin Durant is the more valuable card today ($490 vs. $4.0). Monta Ellis carries more projected upside (+50% vs. +40% over five years).
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