Hornacek leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Thompson 5Hornacek 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Thompson wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.3
Points / game (career)
14.5
7.6
Rebounds / game (career)
3.4
4.0
Assists / game (career)
4.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thompson peak 18.3Hornacek peak 20.1
The trophy case edge: Hornacek
1× All-Defensive First Team (2025)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2024)
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2× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Hornacek 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
59Hornacek · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Amen Thompson
$21
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+14%
Legacy floor38%
Jeff Hornacek
$9.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+22% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAmen Thompson is the more valuable card today ($21 vs. $9.0). Jeff Hornacek carries more projected upside (+22% vs. +14% over five years). Different bets: Jeff Hornacek's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Amen Thompson's is speculative and swings on production.