Ausar Thompson vs Dale Ellis: head-to-head statistical comparison
Ausar Thompson
9.6 PPG · 5.7 REB · 2.5 AST
Dale Ellis
15.7 PPG · 3.4 REB · 1.6 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Thompson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Thompson 6Ellis 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Thompson wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.6
15.7
5.7
3.4
2.5
1.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thompson peak 10.1Ellis peak 27.5
The trophy case edge: Thompson
1× All-Defensive First Team (2026)1× NBA steals leader (2026)
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1× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Thompson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Ellis answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
63Thompson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
55Ellis · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Ausar Thompson
$6.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+17%
Legacy floor100%
Dale Ellis
$7.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+29% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDale Ellis is the more valuable card today ($7.0 vs. $6.0). Dale Ellis carries more projected upside (+29% vs. +17% over five years). Different bets: Dale Ellis's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Ausar Thompson's is speculative and swings on production.
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