David Thompson
12.6 PPG · 2.3 REB · 0.7 AST
Maurice Cheeks
3.6 PPG · 1.2 REB · 3.1 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Thompson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
Rebuildvs
The two-way profile
Thompson 2Cheeks 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Cheeks wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
22.7
11.1
4.1
2.8
3.3
6.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thompson peak 27.2Cheeks peak 15.6
The trophy case edge: Cheeks
5× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion4× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Thompson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Cheeks answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
64Thompson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
65Cheeks · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
David Thompson
$19
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Maurice Cheeks
$25
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+32%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictMaurice Cheeks is the more valuable card today ($25 vs. $19). David Thompson carries more projected upside (+37% vs. +32% over five years).
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