Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
13.4
Points / game
11.7
5.5
Rebounds / game
2.1
1.8
Assists / game
1.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Ramsey peak 16.5Thompson peak 22.3
The trophy case edge: Ramsey
7× NBA ChampionHOF Hall of Fame
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4x NBA Champion5x All-StarAll-NBA 3rd Team (2015, 2016)
The verdict
Ramsey 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.
69Ramsey · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
68Thompson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Frank Ramsey
$110
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Klay Thompson
$57
Climbing
5-yr outlook+32%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictFrank Ramsey is the more valuable card today ($110 vs. $57). Frank Ramsey carries more projected upside (+39% vs. +32% over five years). Different bets: Frank Ramsey's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Klay Thompson's is speculative and swings on production.