Luka Doncic
33.5 PPG · 7.7 REB · 8.3 AST
Sam Merrill
12.8 PPG · 2.6 REB · 2.4 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Doncic leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Doncic 6Merrill 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
33.5
12.8
7.7
2.6
8.3
2.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Doncic peak 33.9Merrill peak 12.8
The trophy case edge: Doncic
5× All-NBA First Team1× Scoring champion (2024)1× Rookie of the Year (2019)
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1× Mountain West Player of the Year (2020)
The verdict
Doncic holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Merrill answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
81Doncic · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
56Merrill · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Luka Doncic
$580
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor5%
RarityRare
Sam Merrill
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor60%
Card verdictLuka Doncic is the more valuable card today ($580 vs. $5.0).
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