Thompson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Thompson 5Lever 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Thompson wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.3
Points / game
13.9
7.8
Rebounds / game
6.0
5.3
Assists / game
6.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thompson peak 18.3Lever peak 19.8
The trophy case edge: Lever
1× All-Defensive First Team (2025)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2024)
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2× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Thompson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Lever answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
63Thompson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
60Lever · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Amen Thompson
$21
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+19%
Legacy floor38%
Fat Lever
$9.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+22% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAmen Thompson is the more valuable card today ($21 vs. $9.0). Fat Lever carries more projected upside (+22% vs. +19% over five years). Different bets: Fat Lever's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Amen Thompson's is speculative and swings on production.