Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Allen wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.7
Points / game
18.9
2.1
Rebounds / game
4.1
1.4
Assists / game
3.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thompson peak 22.3Allen peak 26.4
The trophy case edge: Thompson
4x NBA Champion5x All-StarAll-NBA 3rd Team (2015, 2016)
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2× NBA Champion10× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Allen 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
72Allen · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Klay Thompson
$57
Climbing
5-yr outlook+32%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Ray Allen
$34
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictKlay Thompson is the more valuable card today ($57 vs. $34). Ray Allen carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +32% over five years). Different bets: Ray Allen's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Klay Thompson's is speculative and swings on production.