Jalen Williams
17.1 PPG · 4.6 REB · 5.5 AST
Mychal Thompson
4 PPG · 3.2 REB · 0.3 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Williams leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Williams 6Thompson 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Williams wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.1
13.7
4.6
7.4
5.5
2.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Williams peak 21.6Thompson peak 20.8
The trophy case edge: Thompson
1× NBA Champion (2025)1× NBA All-Star (2025)1× All-NBA Third Team (2025)
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2× NBA Champion
The verdict
Williams holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Thompson answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Williams · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
61Thompson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jalen Williams
$55
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+18%
Legacy floor44%
Mychal Thompson
$29
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJalen Williams is the more valuable card today ($55 vs. $29). Mychal Thompson carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +18% over five years). Different bets: Mychal Thompson's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Jalen Williams's is speculative and swings on production.
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