Ausar Thompson vs Jalen Suggs: head-to-head statistical comparison
Ausar Thompson
9.6 PPG · 5.7 REB · 2.5 AST
Jalen Suggs
12.6 PPG · 3.5 REB · 3.8 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Suggs leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Thompson 4Suggs 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
9.6
12.6
5.7
3.5
2.5
3.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thompson peak 10.1Suggs peak 16.2
The trophy case edge: Suggs
1× All-Defensive First Team (2026)1× NBA steals leader (2026)
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1× All-Defensive Team (2024)5th Draft pick (2021)
The verdict
Suggs holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Thompson answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
63Thompson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
62Suggs · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Ausar Thompson
$6.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+17% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Jalen Suggs
$8.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor75%
Card verdictJalen Suggs is the more valuable card today ($8.0 vs. $6.0). Ausar Thompson carries more projected upside (+17% vs. +0% over five years).
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