Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
17.5
Points / game
13.8
2.4
Rebounds / game
4.2
4.8
Assists / game
6.0
2
All-Star selections
6
0
Championships
1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thomas peak 28.9Lowry peak 22.4
The trophy case edge: Lowry
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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6× NBA All-Star1× NBA Champion1× All-NBANBA champion (2019)Olympic gold medalist (2016)Raptors all-time assists leader
The verdict
Lowry holds the edge, leading in 4 of 5 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game, all-star selections). Thomas answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
74Thomas · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
85Lowry · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Isaiah Thomas
$28
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+32% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Kyle Lowry
$32
Climbing
5-yr outlook+31%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictKyle Lowry is the more valuable card today ($32 vs. $28). Isaiah Thomas carries more projected upside (+32% vs. +31% over five years). Different bets: Isaiah Thomas's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Kyle Lowry's is speculative and swings on production.