Simmons leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Simmons 5Thomas 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Simmons wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.1
Points / game
17.5
7.4
Rebounds / game
2.4
7.2
Assists / game
4.8
3
All-Star selections
2
0
Championships
0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Simmons peak 16.9Thomas peak 28.9
The trophy case edge: Thomas
3× NBA All-Star1× All-NBA1× Rookie of the YearAll-Defensive First Team 2020All-Defensive First Team 2021DPOY runner-up 2021All-NBA Third Team 2020
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2× NBA All-Star1× All-NBAAll-NBA Second Team 2017MVP runner-up (5th) 2017All-Rookie Second Team 2012Sixth Man of the Year runner-up 2015
The verdict
Simmons holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game, all-star selections). Thomas answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Simmons · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
74Thomas · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Ben Simmons
$22
Climbing
5-yr outlook+18%
Legacy floor100%
Isaiah Thomas
$28
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+32% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictIsaiah Thomas is the more valuable card today ($28 vs. $22). Isaiah Thomas carries more projected upside (+32% vs. +18% over five years). Different bets: Isaiah Thomas's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Ben Simmons's is speculative and swings on production.