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74IMPACTIsaiah Thomas
1.3 PPG · 0 REB · 0.5 AST
Lenny Wilkens
6.5 PPG · 1.8 REB · 3.6 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Wilkens leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Thomas 5Wilkens 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Thomas wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.5
16.5
2.4
4.7
4.8
6.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thomas peak 28.9Wilkens peak 22.4
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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9× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Wilkens holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Thomas answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
74Thomas · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
72Wilkens · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Isaiah Thomas
$28
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+32%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Lenny Wilkens
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictIsaiah Thomas is the more valuable card today ($28 vs. $18). Lenny Wilkens carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +32% over five years).
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