Ausar Thompson
9.9 PPG · 5.7 REB · 3.1 AST
Dyson Daniels
11.9 PPG · 6.8 REB · 5.9 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Daniels leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Thompson 5Daniels 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Thompson wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.9
11.9
5.7
6.8
3.1
5.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thompson peak 10.1Daniels peak 14.1
The trophy case edge: Daniels
1× All-Defensive First Team (2026)1× NBA steals leader (2026)
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1× Most Improved Player (2025)2× All-Defensive Team1× NBA steals leader
The verdict
Daniels 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
63Daniels · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Ausar Thompson
$6.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+17%
Legacy floor100%
Dyson Daniels
$11
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+18% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDyson Daniels is the more valuable card today ($11 vs. $6.0). Dyson Daniels carries more projected upside (+18% vs. +17% over five years).
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