Ausar Thompson
9.9 PPG · 5.7 REB · 3.1 AST
Herbert Jones
8.9 PPG · 3.4 REB · 2.8 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Thompson leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Thompson 5Jones 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Thompson wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.9
8.9
5.7
3.4
3.1
2.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thompson peak 10.1Jones peak 11
The trophy case
1× All-Defensive First Team (2026)1× NBA steals leader (2026)
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1× All-Defensive First Team (2024)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2022)
The verdict
Thompson holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Jones answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
63Thompson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
61Jones · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Ausar Thompson
$6.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+17%
Legacy floor100%
Herbert Jones
$6.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+17%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $6.0 today.
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