Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Thompson wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.3
Points / game (career)
15.1
7.6
Rebounds / game (career)
3.0
4.0
Assists / game (career)
7.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thompson peak 18.3Porter peak 18.2
The trophy case edge: Porter
1× All-Defensive First Team (2025)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2024)
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2× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Porter 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
60Porter · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Amen Thompson
$21
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+14%
Legacy floor38%
Terry Porter
$8.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAmen Thompson is the more valuable card today ($21 vs. $8.0). Terry Porter carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +14% over five years). Different bets: Terry Porter's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Amen Thompson's is speculative and swings on production.