Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Irving wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.7
Points / game
9.8
4.1
Rebounds / game
4.5
5.6
Assists / game
7.9
9
All-Star selections
4
1
Championships
2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Irving peak 27.4Rondo peak 13.7
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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4× NBA All-Star2× NBA Champion1× All-NBA2x NBA champion (2008, 2020)4x NBA All-Defensive Team3x NBA assists leaderNBA steals leader (2010)
The verdict
Rondo holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game, championships). Irving answers in points / game, all-star selections — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
89Irving · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
79Rondo · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Kyrie Irving
$230
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+17%
Legacy floor88%
RarityEpic
Rajon Rondo
$40
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictKyrie Irving is the more valuable card today ($230 vs. $40). Rajon Rondo carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +17% over five years).