Amen Thompson
18.3 PPG · 7.8 REB · 5.3 AST
Dejounte Murray
16.7 PPG · 5.4 REB · 6.4 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Thompson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Thompson 5Murray 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Thompson wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.3
16.7
7.8
5.4
5.3
6.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thompson peak 18.3Murray peak 22.5
The trophy case edge: Murray
1× All-Defensive First Team (2025)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2024)
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1× NBA All-Star (2022)1× All-Defensive Team (2018)1× Steals leader (2022)
The verdict
Thompson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Murray answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
63Thompson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
64Murray · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Amen Thompson
$21
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+19% ▲
Legacy floor38%
Dejounte Murray
$22
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor41%
Card verdictDejounte Murray is the more valuable card today ($22 vs. $21). Amen Thompson carries more projected upside (+19% vs. -9% over five years).
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