Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Thompson wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.3
Points / game (career)
15.6
7.6
Rebounds / game (career)
5.8
4.0
Assists / game (career)
5.4
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
Murray holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Thompson answers in rebounds / 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+14% ▲
Legacy floor38%
Dejounte Murray
$21
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor43%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $21 today. Amen Thompson carries more projected upside (+14% vs. -9% over five years).