Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Rose wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.4
Points / game
17.5
3.2
Rebounds / game
2.4
5.2
Assists / game
4.8
3
All-Star selections
2
0
Championships
0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Rose peak 25Thomas peak 28.9
The trophy case edge: Rose
3× NBA All-Star1× NBA MVP1× All-NBA1× Rookie of the YearYoungest MVP in NBA history, age 22 (2011)3x NBA All-StarNBA Rookie of the Year (2009)
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2× NBA All-Star1× All-NBAAll-NBA Second Team 2017MVP runner-up (5th) 2017All-Rookie Second Team 2012Sixth Man of the Year runner-up 2015
The verdict
Rose holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game, all-star selections). Thomas answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
81Rose · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
74Thomas · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Derrick Rose
$120
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Isaiah Thomas
$28
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+32%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictDerrick Rose is the more valuable card today ($120 vs. $28). Derrick Rose carries more projected upside (+41% vs. +32% over five years).