David Thompson
12.6 PPG · 2.3 REB · 0.7 AST
Dick Barnett
4.4 PPG · 0.8 REB · 1.2 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Thompson leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Thompson 3Barnett 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Thompson wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
22.7
15.8
4.1
2.9
3.3
2.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thompson peak 27.2Barnett peak 23.1
The trophy case edge: Barnett
5× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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2× NBA Champion1× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Thompson holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Barnett answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
64Thompson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
62Barnett · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
David Thompson
$19
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Dick Barnett
$30
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDick Barnett 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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