Cade Cunningham
23.9 PPG · 5.5 REB · 9.9 AST
Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Cunningham leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Cunningham 5Tatum 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Cunningham wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.9
21.8
5.5
10.0
9.9
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cunningham peak 26.1Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× All-NBA First Team (2026)2× NBA All-Star (2025, 2026)1× All-Rookie First Team (2022)
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1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
The verdict
Cunningham holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Tatum answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Cunningham · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Cade Cunningham
$120
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor15%
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7% ▲
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $120). Jayson Tatum carries more projected upside (-7% vs. -9% over five years).
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