Cooper Flagg vs Jayson Tatum: head-to-head statistical comparison
Cooper Flagg
21.0 PPG · 6.7 REB · 4.5 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
Flagg 1Tatum 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.0
23.5
6.7
7.4
4.5
3.9
The trophy case edge: Tatum
ROY 2026 Rookie of the YearAll-Rookie 2026 First TeamACC POY 2025
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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). Flagg answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
69Flagg · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Cooper Flagg
$7.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+14% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $7.0). Cooper Flagg carries more projected upside (+14% vs. -9% over five years).
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