Amen Thompson
18.3 PPG · 7.8 REB · 5.3 AST
Jordan Poole
13.4 PPG · 2 REB · 3.1 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Thompson leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Thompson 6Poole 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Thompson wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.3
13.4
7.8
2.0
5.3
3.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thompson peak 18.3Poole peak 20.5
The trophy case edge: Poole
1× All-Defensive First Team (2025)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2024)
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1× NBA Champion (2022)1× FT% leader (2022)
The verdict
Thompson holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Poole answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
63Thompson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
58Poole · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Amen Thompson
$21
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+19% ▲
Legacy floor38%
Jordan Poole
$13
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor77%
Card verdictAmen Thompson is the more valuable card today ($21 vs. $13). Amen Thompson carries more projected upside (+19% vs. +0% over five years).
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