Kevin Durant vs Willis Reed: head-to-head statistical comparison
Kevin Durant
27.1 PPG · 6.9 REB · 4.4 AST
Willis Reed
18.7 PPG · 12.9 REB · 1.8 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Durant leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Durant 6Reed 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Durant wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
27.1
18.7
6.9
12.9
4.4
1.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Durant peak 32Reed peak 21.7
The trophy case edge: Reed
2× Champion + Finals MVP1× NBA MVP (2014)16× NBA All-Star
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2× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP2× Finals MVP7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Durant holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Reed answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
84Durant · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
75Reed · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Kevin Durant
$490
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+40%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Willis Reed
$240
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+43% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictKevin Durant is the more valuable card today ($490 vs. $240). Willis Reed carries more projected upside (+43% vs. +40% over five years).
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