Luka Doncic
33.5 PPG · 7.7 REB · 8.3 AST
Vern Mikkelsen
13.8 PPG · 7.9 REB · 2.2 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Doncic leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Doncic 6Mikkelsen 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
33.5
14.4
7.7
8.4
8.3
1.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Doncic peak 33.9Mikkelsen peak 18.7
The trophy case edge: Mikkelsen
5× All-NBA First Team1× Scoring champion (2024)1× Rookie of the Year (2019)
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4× NBA Champion6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Doncic holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Mikkelsen answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
81Doncic · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
69Mikkelsen · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Luka Doncic
$580
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor5%
RarityRare
Vern Mikkelsen
$53
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictLuka Doncic is the more valuable card today ($580 vs. $53). Vern Mikkelsen carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +0% over five years).
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