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Luka Doncic
81IMPACT
Luka Doncic
Los Angeles Lakers · Guard
33.5 PPG · 7.7 REB · 8.3 AST
T.J. McConnell
57IMPACT
T.J. McConnell
Indiana Pacers · Guard
9.4 PPG · 2.2 REB · 5.1 AST
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categories
Doncic leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
SCOREPLAYREBPER DRIMSPACEATHCLUTCH
Doncic 7McConnell 1

Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.

Tale of the tape
33.5
Points / game
9.4
7.7
Rebounds / game
2.3
8.3
Assists / game
5.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Doncic peak 33.9McConnell peak 10.2
The trophy case edge: Doncic
5× All-NBA First Team1× Scoring champion (2024)1× Rookie of the Year (2019)
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3 Career triple-doubles9 Steals in a half (NBA record)
The verdict

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

81Doncic · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
57McConnell · Rotation piece

Card value — head to head

Luka Doncic
$580
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor5%
RarityRare
T.J. McConnell
$3.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictLuka Doncic is the more valuable card today ($580 vs. $3.0). T.J. McConnell carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +0% over five years).
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