Hawkins leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Hawkins 0Tatum 8
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.5
Points / game (career)
23.5
8.0
Rebounds / game (career)
7.4
4.1
Assists / game (career)
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Hawkins peak 30.2Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
4× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
The verdict
Hawkins holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Tatum answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
64Hawkins · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Connie Hawkins
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $18). Connie Hawkins carries more projected upside (+39% vs. -9% over five years).