Luka Doncic
33.5 PPG · 7.7 REB · 8.3 AST
Sion James
5.4 PPG · 3.5 REB · 2 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Doncic leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Doncic 7James 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
33.5
5.4
7.7
3.5
8.3
2.0
The trophy case edge: James
5× All-NBA First Team1× Scoring champion (2024)1× Rookie of the Year (2019)
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33rd Draft pick (2025)1× ACC All-Defensive (2025)
The verdict
Doncic holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). James answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
81Doncic · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
56James · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Luka Doncic
$580
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor5%
RarityRare
Sion James
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictLuka Doncic is the more valuable card today ($580 vs. $4.0). Sion James carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +0% over five years).
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