Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.6
Points / game
21.8
1.8
Rebounds / game
10.0
3.1
Assists / game
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thomas peak 24Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Thomas
27th Draft pick (2021)47 Career-high points
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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). Thomas answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
56Thomas · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Cam Thomas
$14
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+7% ▲
Legacy floor29%
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $14). Cam Thomas carries more projected upside (+7% vs. -7% over five years).