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89IMPACTKyrie Irving
24.7 PPG · 4.8 REB · 4.6 AST
Luka Doncic
33.5 PPG · 7.7 REB · 8.3 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Doncic leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Irving 4Doncic 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
23.7
33.5
4.1
7.7
5.6
8.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Irving peak 27.4Doncic peak 33.9
The trophy case edge: Irving
9× NBA All-Star1× NBA Champion3× All-NBA1× Rookie of the YearNBA champion (2016)NBA Rookie of the Year (2012)All-Star Game MVP (2014)3x Clutch Player of the Year
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5× All-NBA First Team1× Scoring champion (2024)1× Rookie of the Year (2019)
The verdict
Doncic holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Irving answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
89Irving · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
81Doncic · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Kyrie Irving
$230
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+17% ▲
Legacy floor88%
RarityEpic
Luka Doncic
$580
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor5%
RarityRare
Card verdictLuka Doncic is the more valuable card today ($580 vs. $230). Kyrie Irving carries more projected upside (+17% vs. +0% over five years).
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