Luke Kennard
7.9 PPG · 2.2 REB · 2.1 AST
Tyler Herro
20.5 PPG · 4.8 REB · 4.1 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Herro leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Kennard 3Herro 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Herro wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.0
20.5
2.6
4.8
2.4
4.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Kennard peak 15.8Herro peak 23.9
The trophy case edge: Kennard
2× NBA 3-point percentage leader1× ACC Tournament MVP (2017)
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1× NBA All-Star (2025)1× Sixth Man of the Year (2022)1× 3-Point Contest champion (2025)
The verdict
Herro 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
64Herro · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Luke Kennard
$25
Climbing
5-yr outlook+24% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Tyler Herro
$33
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+15%
Legacy floor67%
Card verdictTyler Herro is the more valuable card today ($33 vs. $25). Luke Kennard carries more projected upside (+24% vs. +15% over five years).
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