Kevin Johnson
6.7 PPG · 2.7 REB · 4 AST
Norman Powell
21.7 PPG · 3.5 REB · 2.5 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Powell leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Johnson 3Powell 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Powell wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.9
21.7
3.3
3.5
9.1
2.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Johnson peak 22.5Powell peak 21.8
The trophy case edge: Powell
3× NBA All-Star
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1× NBA Champion (2019)1× NBA All-Star (2026)1× First-team All-Pac-12 (2015)
The verdict
Powell holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Johnson answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
64Johnson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
64Powell · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Kevin Johnson
$15
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Norman Powell
$32
Falling
5-yr outlook-6%
Legacy floor69%
Card verdictNorman Powell is the more valuable card today ($32 vs. $15). Kevin Johnson carries more projected upside (+40% vs. -6% over five years).
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