Blackman leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Kennard 5Blackman 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Kennard wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.0
Points / game
18.0
2.6
Rebounds / game
3.1
2.4
Assists / game
3.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Kennard peak 15.8Blackman peak 22.4
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
Blackman 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
61Blackman · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Luke Kennard
$25
Climbing
5-yr outlook+24%
Legacy floor100%
Rolando Blackman
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictLuke Kennard is the more valuable card today ($25 vs. $18). Rolando Blackman carries more projected upside (+39% vs. +24% over five years). Different bets: Rolando Blackman's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Luke Kennard's is speculative and swings on production.