BS
76IMPACTBen Simmons
5 PPG · 4.7 REB · 5.6 AST
Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Simmons 5Tatum 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Simmons wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.1
21.8
7.4
10.0
7.2
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Simmons peak 16.9Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
3× NBA All-Star1× All-NBA1× Rookie of the YearAll-Defensive First Team 2020All-Defensive First Team 2021DPOY runner-up 2021All-NBA Third Team 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 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Simmons answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Simmons · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Ben Simmons
$22
Climbing
5-yr outlook+18% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $22). Ben Simmons carries more projected upside (+18% vs. -7% over five years).
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