Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Simons wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.2
Points / game
11.7
2.4
Rebounds / game
2.1
2.4
Assists / game
1.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Simons peak 22.6Thompson peak 22.3
The trophy case edge: Thompson
1× Slam Dunk Contest champion (2021)
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4x NBA Champion5x All-StarAll-NBA 3rd Team (2015, 2016)
The verdict
Simons holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Thompson answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Simons · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
68Thompson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Anfernee Simons
$11
Climbing
5-yr outlook+18%
Legacy floor100%
Klay Thompson
$57
Climbing
5-yr outlook+32% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictKlay Thompson is the more valuable card today ($57 vs. $11). Klay Thompson carries more projected upside (+32% vs. +18% over five years).