Francis leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Durant 7Francis 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Durant wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
26.0
Points / game
18.1
5.5
Rebounds / game
5.6
4.8
Assists / game
6.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Durant peak 32Francis peak 21.6
The trophy case edge: Durant
2× Champion + Finals MVP1× NBA MVP (2014)16× NBA All-Star
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3× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Francis 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
63Francis · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Kevin Durant
$490
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Steve Francis
$15
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictKevin Durant is the more valuable card today ($490 vs. $15). Kevin Durant carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +33% over five years).