Ausar Thompson
9.9 PPG · 5.7 REB · 3.1 AST
BS
76IMPACTBen Simmons
5 PPG · 4.7 REB · 5.6 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Simmons leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Thompson 3Simmons 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Simmons wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.9
13.1
5.7
7.4
3.1
7.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thompson peak 10.1Simmons peak 16.9
The trophy case edge: Simmons
1× All-Defensive First Team (2026)1× NBA steals leader (2026)
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3× NBA All-Star1× All-NBA1× Rookie of the YearAll-Defensive First Team 2020All-Defensive First Team 2021DPOY runner-up 2021All-NBA Third Team 2020
The verdict
Simmons 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.
63Thompson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
76Simmons · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Ausar Thompson
$6.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+17%
Legacy floor100%
Ben Simmons
$22
Climbing
5-yr outlook+18% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBen Simmons is the more valuable card today ($22 vs. $6.0). Ben Simmons carries more projected upside (+18% vs. +17% over five years).
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