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Luka Doncic vs Rik Smits: head-to-head statistical comparison

Luka Doncic
81IMPACT
Luka Doncic
Los Angeles Lakers · Guard
29.2 PPG · 8.5 REB · 8.2 AST
Rik Smits
56IMPACT
Rik Smits
Indiana Pacers · Center
14.8 PPG · 6.1 REB · 1.4 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Doncic leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
SCOREPLAYREBPER DRIMSPACEATHCLUTCH
Doncic 6Smits 2

Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.

Tale of the tape
29.2
Points / game (career)
14.8
8.5
Rebounds / game (career)
6.1
8.2
Assists / game (career)
1.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Doncic peak 33.9Smits peak 18.5
The trophy case edge: Doncic
5× All-NBA First Team1× Scoring champion (2024)1× Rookie of the Year (2019)
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1× NBA All-Star
The verdict

Doncic holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Smits answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

81Doncic · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
56Smits · Rotation piece

Card value — head to head

Luka Doncic
$580
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor5%
RarityRare
Rik Smits
$5.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictLuka Doncic is the more valuable card today ($580 vs. $5.0). Rik Smits carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +0% over five years).
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