Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
17.5
Points / game
19.3
2.4
Rebounds / game
3.8
4.8
Assists / game
5.3
2
All-Star selections
4
0
Championships
0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thomas peak 28.9Walker peak 25.6
The trophy case edge: Thomas
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
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4× NBA All-Star1× All-NBAFranchise-record 60-point game (2018)NCAA champion (2011, UConn)Hornets all-time leading scorer
The verdict
Walker holds the edge, leading in 4 of 5 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Thomas answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
74Thomas · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
79Walker · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Isaiah Thomas
$28
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+32%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Kemba Walker
$27
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictIsaiah Thomas is the more valuable card today ($28 vs. $27). Kemba Walker carries more projected upside (+37% vs. +32% over five years).