LeBron James
20.9 PPG · 6.1 REB · 7.2 AST
Tim Duncan
8.6 PPG · 7.3 REB · 2.7 AST
VS
2–1
categories
James leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
James 4Duncan 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
20.9
19.0
6.1
10.8
7.2
3.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
James peak 31.4Duncan peak 25.5
The trophy case edge: Duncan
4× NBA Champion4× NBA MVP4× Finals MVP
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5× NBA Champion2× NBA MVP3× Finals MVP15× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
James holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Duncan answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
80James · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
78Duncan · Star starter
Card value — head to head
LeBron James
$1.7k
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+44%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Tim Duncan
$1.7k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+49% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictBoth grade to about $1.7k today. Tim Duncan carries more projected upside (+49% vs. +44% over five years).
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