Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
33.5
Points / game
14.8
7.7
Rebounds / game
6.1
8.3
Assists / game
2.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Doncic peak 33.9Deng peak 18.8
The trophy case edge: Doncic
5× All-NBA First Team1× Scoring champion (2024)1× Rookie of the Year (2019)
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2× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Doncic holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Deng answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
81Doncic · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
58Deng · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Luka Doncic
$580
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor5%
RarityRare
Luol Deng
$8.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictLuka Doncic is the more valuable card today ($580 vs. $8.0). Luol Deng carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +0% over five years).