Damian Lillard
24.9 PPG · 4.7 REB · 7.1 AST
IT
74IMPACTIsaiah Thomas
1.3 PPG · 0 REB · 0.5 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Thomas leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Lillard 6Thomas 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Lillard wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
0.0
17.5
0.0
2.4
0.0
4.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Lillard peak 32.2Thomas peak 28.9
The trophy case edge: Lillard
9× NBA All-Star1× Rookie of the Year (2013)3× 3-Point Contest champion
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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
Thomas holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Lillard answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
81Lillard · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
74Thomas · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Damian Lillard
$140
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+21%
Legacy floor88%
RarityEpic
Isaiah Thomas
$28
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+32% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictDamian Lillard is the more valuable card today ($140 vs. $28). Isaiah Thomas carries more projected upside (+32% vs. +21% over five years).
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