Bernard King vs Jayson Tatum: head-to-head statistical comparison
Bernard King
22.5 PPG · 5.8 REB · 3.3 AST
Jayson Tatum
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
King 1Tatum 7
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
22.5
23.5
5.8
7.4
3.3
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
King peak 32.9Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× Scoring champion4× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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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). King answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
67King · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Bernard King
$25
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+32% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $25). Bernard King carries more projected upside (+32% vs. -9% over five years).
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