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Aaron Nesmith vs Jayson Tatum: head-to-head statistical comparison

Aaron Nesmith
60IMPACT
Aaron Nesmith
Indiana Pacers · Forward
9.6 PPG · 3.4 REB · 1.2 AST
Jayson Tatum
83IMPACT
Jayson Tatum
Boston Celtics · Forward
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
SCOREPLAYREBPER DRIMSPACEATHCLUTCH
Nesmith 2Tatum 6

Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.

Tale of the tape
9.6
Points / game (career)
23.5
3.4
Rebounds / game (career)
7.4
1.2
Assists / game (career)
3.9
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
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9% ▲
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $8.0). Jayson Tatum carries more projected upside (-9% vs. -12% over five years).
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