Luka Doncic
33.5 PPG · 7.7 REB · 8.3 AST
Trae Young
19.3 PPG · 1.5 REB · 8.9 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Doncic leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Doncic 6Young 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
33.5
17.9
7.7
2.0
8.3
8.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Doncic peak 33.9Young peak 29.6
The trophy case edge: Doncic
5× All-NBA First Team1× Scoring champion (2024)1× Rookie of the Year (2019)
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4× NBA All-Star1× All-NBA (2022)1× Assists leader (2025)
The verdict
Doncic holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Young answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
81Doncic · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
71Young · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Luka Doncic
$580
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0% ▲
Legacy floor5%
RarityRare
Trae Young
$78
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-5%
Legacy floor26%
Card verdictLuka Doncic is the more valuable card today ($580 vs. $78). Luka Doncic carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -5% over five years).
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