Dennis Johnson
7.1 PPG · 2.7 REB · 6.5 AST
Klay Thompson
11.7 PPG · 2.1 REB · 1.4 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Johnson leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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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
11.7
3.9
2.1
5.0
1.4
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 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Thompson answers in the intangibles — 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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