Chris Paul
2.9 PPG · 1.8 REB · 3.3 AST
IT
74IMPACTIsaiah Thomas
1.3 PPG · 0 REB · 0.5 AST
VS
3–1
categories
Paul leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Paul 4Thomas 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Paul wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.8
17.5
4.4
2.4
9.2
4.8
12
2
0
0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Paul peak 22.8Thomas peak 28.9
The trophy case edge: Paul
12× NBA All-Star11× All-NBA1× Rookie of the YearNBA Rookie of the Year (2006)5x assists leader6x steals leader9x All-DefensiveNBA 75th Anniversary Team
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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
Paul 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.
88Paul · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
74Thomas · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Chris Paul
$180
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Isaiah Thomas
$28
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+32%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictChris Paul is the more valuable card today ($180 vs. $28). Chris Paul carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +32% over five years).
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