Ausar Thompson
9.9 PPG · 5.7 REB · 3.1 AST
Jaden McDaniels
14.8 PPG · 4.2 REB · 2.7 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Thompson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Thompson 5McDaniels 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Thompson wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.9
14.8
5.7
4.2
3.1
2.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thompson peak 10.1McDaniels peak 14.8
The trophy case edge: Thompson
1× All-Defensive First Team (2026)1× NBA steals leader (2026)
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1× All-Defensive Second Team (2024)
The verdict
Thompson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). McDaniels answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
63Thompson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
65McDaniels · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Ausar Thompson
$6.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+17% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Jaden McDaniels
$14
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor43%
Card verdictJaden McDaniels is the more valuable card today ($14 vs. $6.0). Ausar Thompson carries more projected upside (+17% vs. -7% over five years).
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