Danny Ainge
7.7 PPG · 1.5 REB · 2.8 AST
David Thompson
12.6 PPG · 2.3 REB · 0.7 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Thompson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
Rebuildvs
The two-way profile
Ainge 3Thompson 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Ainge wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.5
22.7
2.7
4.1
4.0
3.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Ainge peak 20.3Thompson peak 27.2
The trophy case edge: Ainge
2× NBA Champion1× NBA All-Star
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5× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Thompson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Ainge answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Ainge · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
64Thompson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Danny Ainge
$30
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
David Thompson
$19
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDanny Ainge is the more valuable card today ($30 vs. $19). David Thompson carries more projected upside (+37% vs. +33% over five years).
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