Ausar Thompson vs Jordan Clarkson: head-to-head statistical comparison
Ausar Thompson
9.6 PPG · 5.7 REB · 2.5 AST
Jordan Clarkson
15.3 PPG · 3.2 REB · 2.8 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Clarkson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Thompson 6Clarkson 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Thompson wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.6
15.3
5.7
3.2
2.5
2.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thompson peak 10.1Clarkson peak 20.8
The trophy case edge: Clarkson
1× All-Defensive First Team (2026)1× NBA steals leader (2026)
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1× NBA Champion (2026)1× Sixth Man of the Year (2021)1× Skills Challenge winner (2023)
The verdict
Clarkson 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
55Clarkson · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Ausar Thompson
$6.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+17%
Legacy floor100%
Jordan Clarkson
$9.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+22% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJordan Clarkson is the more valuable card today ($9.0 vs. $6.0). Jordan Clarkson carries more projected upside (+22% vs. +17% over five years).
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