Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Thomas wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
20.3
Points / game
17.5
3.8
Rebounds / game
2.4
6.0
Assists / game
4.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Bing peak 27.1Thomas peak 28.9
The trophy case edge: Bing
1× Scoring champion7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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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
Bing 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.
72Bing · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
74Thomas · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Dave Bing
$23
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+30%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Isaiah Thomas
$28
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+32% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictIsaiah Thomas is the more valuable card today ($28 vs. $23). Isaiah Thomas carries more projected upside (+32% vs. +30% over five years).