Luke Kennard
7.9 PPG · 2.2 REB · 2.1 AST
Norman Powell
21.7 PPG · 3.5 REB · 2.5 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Powell leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Kennard 1Powell 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Powell wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.0
21.7
2.6
3.5
2.4
2.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Kennard peak 15.8Powell peak 21.8
The trophy case edge: Kennard
2× NBA 3-point percentage leader1× ACC Tournament MVP (2017)
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1× NBA Champion (2019)1× NBA All-Star (2026)1× First-team All-Pac-12 (2015)
The verdict
Powell 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
64Powell · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Luke Kennard
$25
Climbing
5-yr outlook+24% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Norman Powell
$32
Falling
5-yr outlook-6%
Legacy floor69%
Card verdictNorman Powell is the more valuable card today ($32 vs. $25). Luke Kennard carries more projected upside (+24% vs. -6% over five years).
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