Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.5
Points / game
33.5
2.4
Rebounds / game
7.7
4.8
Assists / game
8.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thomas peak 28.9Doncic peak 33.9
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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5× All-NBA First Team1× Scoring champion (2024)1× Rookie of the Year (2019)
The verdict
Doncic holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 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
81Doncic · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Isaiah Thomas
$28
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+32% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Luka Doncic
$580
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor5%
RarityRare
Card verdictLuka Doncic is the more valuable card today ($580 vs. $28). Isaiah Thomas carries more projected upside (+32% vs. +0% over five years).