Austin Reaves vs Jayson Tatum: head-to-head statistical comparison
Austin Reaves
15.8 PPG · 4.0 REB · 4.5 AST
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Reaves 3Tatum 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.8
23.5
4.0
7.4
4.5
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Reaves peak 23.3Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× In-Season Tournament champion (2023)1× First-team All-Big 12 (2021)
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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). Reaves answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
65Reaves · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Austin Reaves
$51
Falling
5-yr outlook-14%
Legacy floor33%
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9% ▲
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $51). Jayson Tatum carries more projected upside (-9% vs. -14% over five years).
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