Kevin Durant vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: head-to-head statistical comparison
Kevin Durant
27.1 PPG · 6.9 REB · 4.4 AST
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
25.3 PPG · 4.7 REB · 5.3 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Durant leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Durant 2Gilgeous-Alexander 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Gilgeous-Alexander wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
27.1
25.3
6.9
4.7
4.4
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Durant peak 32Gilgeous-Alexander peak 32.7
The trophy case edge: Durant
2× Champion + Finals MVP1× NBA MVP (2014)16× NBA All-Star
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2× NBA MVP (2025, 2026)1× Champion & Finals MVP (2025)4× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Durant holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Gilgeous-Alexander answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
84Durant · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
91Gilgeous-Alexander · Superstar
Card value — head to head
Kevin Durant
$490
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
$1.3k
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor11%
RarityEpic
Card verdictShai Gilgeous-Alexander is the more valuable card today ($1.3k vs. $490). Kevin Durant carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +0% over five years).
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