Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Durant wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
26.0
Points / game
12.2
5.5
Rebounds / game
2.8
4.8
Assists / game
2.0
The trophy case edge: Durant
2× Champion + Finals MVP1× NBA MVP (2014)16× NBA All-Star
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No. 6 Draft pick (2025)1× SEC Freshman of the Year (2025)
The verdict
Durant holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Johnson answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
84Durant · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
55Johnson · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Kevin Durant
$490
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Tre Johnson
$3.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictKevin Durant is the more valuable card today ($490 vs. $3.0). Kevin Durant carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +33% over five years). Different bets: Kevin Durant's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Tre Johnson's is speculative and swings on production.