Luke Kennard
7.9 PPG · 2.2 REB · 2.1 AST
MR
63IMPACTMichael Ray Richardson
15.7 PPG · 5.3 REB · 7.2 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Richardson leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Kennard 4Richardson 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
9.0
14.8
2.6
5.5
2.4
7.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Kennard peak 15.8Richardson peak 20.1
The trophy case edge: Kennard
2× NBA 3-point percentage leader1× ACC Tournament MVP (2017)
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4× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Richardson holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Kennard answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
61Kennard · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
63Richardson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Luke Kennard
$25
Climbing
5-yr outlook+24%
Legacy floor100%
Michael Ray Richardson
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictLuke Kennard is the more valuable card today ($25 vs. $18). Michael Ray Richardson carries more projected upside (+39% vs. +24% over five years). Different bets: Michael Ray Richardson's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Luke Kennard's is speculative and swings on production.
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