Austin Reaves
23.3 PPG · 4.7 REB · 5.5 AST
Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Reaves 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
23.3
21.8
4.7
10.0
5.5
5.3
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
Reaves holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Tatum answers in rebounds / 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
$52
Falling
5-yr outlook-11%
Legacy floor33%
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7% ▲
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $52). Jayson Tatum carries more projected upside (-7% vs. -11% over five years).
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