Amen Thompson
18.3 PPG · 7.8 REB · 5.3 AST
Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
VS
0–2
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Thompson 2Tatum 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.3
21.8
7.8
10.0
5.3
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thompson peak 18.3Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× All-Defensive First Team (2025)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2024)
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1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Thompson answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
63Thompson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Amen Thompson
$21
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+19% ▲
Legacy floor38%
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $21). Amen Thompson carries more projected upside (+19% vs. -7% over five years).
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