Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
33.5
Points / game
15.0
7.7
Rebounds / game
15.0
8.3
Assists / game
2.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Doncic peak 33.9Thurmond peak 21.9
The trophy case edge: Doncic
5× All-NBA First Team1× Scoring champion (2024)1× Rookie of the Year (2019)
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7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Doncic holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Thurmond answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
81Doncic · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
70Thurmond · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Luka Doncic
$580
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor5%
RarityRare
Nate Thurmond
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictLuka Doncic is the more valuable card today ($580 vs. $20). Nate Thurmond carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +0% over five years).