Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.8
Points / game
21.8
4.2
Rebounds / game
10.0
1.9
Assists / game
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Nesmith peak 13.8Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
2× NBA Finalist14th Draft pick (2020)
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1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Nesmith answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Nesmith · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Aaron Nesmith
$8.0
Falling
5-yr outlook-12%
Legacy floor50%
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7% ▲
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $8.0). Jayson Tatum carries more projected upside (-7% vs. -12% over five years).