Thompson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Simons 5Thompson 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Simons wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.9
Points / game (career)
18.6
2.4
Rebounds / game (career)
3.4
3.2
Assists / game (career)
2.2
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
Thompson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Simons answers in assists / game — 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
$12
Climbing
5-yr outlook+8%
Legacy floor92%
Klay Thompson
$57
Climbing
5-yr outlook+32% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictKlay Thompson is the more valuable card today ($57 vs. $12). Klay Thompson carries more projected upside (+32% vs. +8% over five years).