Dennis Johnson vs Klay Thompson: head-to-head statistical comparison
Dennis Johnson
14.1 PPG · 3.9 REB · 5.0 AST
Klay Thompson
18.6 PPG · 3.4 REB · 2.2 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Johnson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Johnson 6Thompson 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Johnson wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.1
18.6
3.9
3.4
5.0
2.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Johnson peak 19.5Thompson peak 22.3
The trophy case edge: Thompson
3× NBA Champion1× Finals MVP5× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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4x NBA Champion5x All-StarAll-NBA 3rd Team (2015, 2016)
The verdict
Johnson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Thompson answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
71Johnson · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
68Thompson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Dennis Johnson
$49
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Klay Thompson
$57
Climbing
5-yr outlook+32%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictKlay Thompson is the more valuable card today ($57 vs. $49). Dennis Johnson carries more projected upside (+39% vs. +32% over five years). Different bets: Dennis Johnson's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Klay Thompson's is speculative and swings on production.
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