Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Irving wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.5
Points / game
23.7
2.4
Rebounds / game
4.1
4.8
Assists / game
5.6
2
All-Star selections
9
0
Championships
1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thomas peak 28.9Irving peak 27.4
The trophy case edge: Irving
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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9× NBA All-Star1× NBA Champion3× All-NBA1× Rookie of the YearNBA champion (2016)NBA Rookie of the Year (2012)All-Star Game MVP (2014)3x Clutch Player of the Year
The verdict
Irving holds the edge, leading in 5 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
89Irving · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Isaiah Thomas
$28
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+32% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Kyrie Irving
$230
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+17%
Legacy floor88%
RarityEpic
Card verdictKyrie Irving is the more valuable card today ($230 vs. $28). Isaiah Thomas carries more projected upside (+32% vs. +17% over five years).