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Damian Lillard vs Isaiah Thomas: head-to-head statistical comparison

Damian Lillard
81IMPACT
Damian Lillard
Portland Trail Blazers · Guard
25.1 PPG · 4.3 REB · 6.8 AST
IT
74IMPACT
Isaiah Thomas
Phoenix Suns · Guard
17.6 PPG · 2.4 REB · 4.8 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Lillard leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
SCOREPLAYREBPER DRIMSPACEATHCLUTCH
Lillard 6Thomas 2

Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Lillard wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.

Tale of the tape
25.1
Points / game (career)
17.6
4.3
Rebounds / game (career)
2.4
6.8
Assists / game (career)
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

Lillard holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Thomas 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
$130
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+26%
Legacy floor92%
RarityEpic
Isaiah Thomas
$28
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+32% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictDamian Lillard is the more valuable card today ($130 vs. $28). Isaiah Thomas carries more projected upside (+32% vs. +26% over five years).
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