Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Sengun wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.9
Points / game (career)
15.0
8.6
Rebounds / game (career)
15.0
4.5
Assists / game (career)
2.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Sengun peak 21.1Thurmond peak 21.9
The trophy case edge: Sengun
2× NBA All-Star (2025, 2026)1× Turkish League MVP (2021)
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7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Sengun holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Thurmond answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
78Sengun · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
70Thurmond · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Alperen Sengun
$59
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-5%
Legacy floor46%
Nate Thurmond
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAlperen Sengun is the more valuable card today ($59 vs. $20). Nate Thurmond carries more projected upside (+35% vs. -5% over five years).