Bub Carrington vs Jayson Tatum: head-to-head statistical comparison
Bub Carrington
10.3 PPG · 3.8 REB · 4.6 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
Carrington 3Tatum 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
10.3
23.5
3.8
7.4
4.6
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Carrington peak 10.7Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× All-Rookie Second Team (2025)14th Draft pick (2024)
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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). Carrington answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
58Carrington · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Bub Carrington
$5.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+20% ▲
Legacy floor80%
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $5.0). Bub Carrington carries more projected upside (+20% vs. -9% over five years).
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