Luka Doncic
33.5 PPG · 7.7 REB · 8.3 AST
Stephon Castle
16.7 PPG · 5.3 REB · 7.4 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Doncic leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Doncic 7Castle 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
33.5
16.7
7.7
5.3
8.3
7.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Doncic peak 33.9Castle peak 16.7
The trophy case edge: Doncic
5× All-NBA First Team1× Scoring champion (2024)1× Rookie of the Year (2019)
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1× Rookie of the Year (2025)1× NCAA Champion (2024)
The verdict
Doncic holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Castle answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
81Doncic · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
66Castle · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Luka Doncic
$580
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor5%
RarityRare
Stephon Castle
$21
Climbing
5-yr outlook+10% ▲
Legacy floor81%
Card verdictLuka Doncic is the more valuable card today ($580 vs. $21). Stephon Castle carries more projected upside (+10% vs. +0% over five years).
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