Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
33.5
Points / game
6.9
7.7
Rebounds / game
5.9
8.3
Assists / game
1.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Doncic peak 33.9Pachulia peak 12.2
The trophy case edge: Pachulia
5× All-NBA First Team1× Scoring champion (2024)1× Rookie of the Year (2019)
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2× NBA Champion
The verdict
Doncic holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Pachulia answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
81Doncic · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
59Pachulia · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Luka Doncic
$580
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor5%
RarityRare
Zaza Pachulia
$29
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictLuka Doncic is the more valuable card today ($580 vs. $29). Zaza Pachulia carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +0% over five years).