Luka Doncic vs Steven Adams: head-to-head statistical comparison
Luka Doncic
29.2 PPG · 8.5 REB · 8.2 AST
Steven Adams
8.7 PPG · 8.0 REB · 1.5 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Doncic leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Doncic 6Adams 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
29.2
8.7
8.5
8.0
8.2
1.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Doncic peak 33.9Adams peak 13.9
The trophy case edge: Doncic
5× All-NBA First Team1× Scoring champion (2024)1× Rookie of the Year (2019)
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1× All-Rookie Second Team (2014)
The verdict
Doncic holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Adams answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
81Doncic · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
58Adams · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Luka Doncic
$580
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor5%
RarityRare
Steven Adams
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictLuka Doncic is the more valuable card today ($580 vs. $4.0).
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