Ausar Thompson vs Josh Giddey: head-to-head statistical comparison
Ausar Thompson
9.6 PPG · 5.7 REB · 2.5 AST
Josh Giddey
14.6 PPG · 7.6 REB · 6.6 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Giddey leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Thompson 4Giddey 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
9.6
14.6
5.7
7.6
2.5
6.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thompson peak 10.1Giddey peak 17
The trophy case edge: Giddey
1× All-Defensive First Team (2026)1× NBA steals leader (2026)
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6th Draft pick (2021)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2022)
The verdict
Giddey 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
68Giddey · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Ausar Thompson
$6.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+17% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Josh Giddey
$24
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-4%
Legacy floor25%
Card verdictJosh Giddey is the more valuable card today ($24 vs. $6.0). Ausar Thompson carries more projected upside (+17% vs. -4% over five years).
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