Bob Cousy vs Jayson Tatum: head-to-head statistical comparison
Bob Cousy
18.4 PPG · 5.2 REB · 7.5 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
Cousy 2Tatum 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.4
23.5
5.2
7.4
7.5
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cousy peak 21.7Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Cousy
6× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP13× 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 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Cousy answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Cousy · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Bob Cousy
$1.7k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+49% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictBob Cousy is the more valuable card today ($1.7k vs. $290). Bob Cousy carries more projected upside (+49% vs. -9% over five years).
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