Bob Pettit vs Jayson Tatum: head-to-head statistical comparison
Bob Pettit
26.4 PPG · 16.2 REB · 3.0 AST
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Pettit leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Pettit 2Tatum 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
26.4
23.5
16.2
7.4
3.0
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Pettit peak 31.1Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Pettit
1× NBA Champion2× NBA MVP11× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
The verdict
Pettit holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Tatum answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
77Pettit · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Bob Pettit
$190
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $190). Bob Pettit carries more projected upside (+42% vs. -9% over five years).
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