Klay Thompson
11.7 PPG · 2.1 REB · 1.4 AST
Luka Doncic
33.5 PPG · 7.7 REB · 8.3 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Doncic leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Thompson 1Doncic 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Doncic wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.7
33.5
2.1
7.7
1.4
8.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thompson peak 22.3Doncic peak 33.9
The trophy case edge: Thompson
4x NBA Champion5x All-StarAll-NBA 3rd Team (2015, 2016)
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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). Thompson answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
68Thompson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
81Doncic · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Klay Thompson
$57
Climbing
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. $57). Klay Thompson carries more projected upside (+32% vs. +0% over five years).
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