Chet Holmgren
17.1 PPG · 8.9 REB · 1.7 AST
Mychal Thompson
4 PPG · 3.2 REB · 0.3 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Holmgren leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Holmgren 7Thompson 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Holmgren wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.1
13.7
8.9
7.4
1.7
2.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Holmgren peak 17.1Thompson peak 20.8
The trophy case edge: Thompson
1× NBA Champion (2025)1× NBA All-Star (2026)1× All-Rookie First Team (2024)
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2× NBA Champion
The verdict
Holmgren holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Thompson answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
78Holmgren · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
61Thompson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Chet Holmgren
$40
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-2%
Legacy floor55%
Mychal Thompson
$29
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictChet Holmgren is the more valuable card today ($40 vs. $29). Mychal Thompson carries more projected upside (+35% vs. -2% over five years).
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