David Thompson
12.6 PPG · 2.3 REB · 0.7 AST
Richard Hamilton
9.8 PPG · 1.7 REB · 2.4 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Thompson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
Rebuildvs
The two-way profile
Thompson 2Hamilton 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Hamilton wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
22.7
17.1
4.1
3.1
3.3
3.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thompson peak 27.2Hamilton peak 20.1
The trophy case edge: Hamilton
5× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
🏆
1× NBA Champion3× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Thompson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Hamilton answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
64Thompson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
63Hamilton · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
David Thompson
$19
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Richard Hamilton
$24
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictRichard Hamilton is the more valuable card today ($24 vs. $19). David Thompson carries more projected upside (+37% vs. +33% over five years).
People also compare