Damian Lillard
24.9 PPG · 4.7 REB · 7.1 AST
Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Lillard 4Tatum 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
0.0
21.8
0.0
10.0
0.0
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Lillard peak 32.2Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Lillard
9× NBA All-Star1× Rookie of the Year (2013)3× 3-Point Contest champion
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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). Lillard answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
81Lillard · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Damian Lillard
$140
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+21% ▲
Legacy floor88%
RarityEpic
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $140). Damian Lillard carries more projected upside (+21% vs. -7% over five years).
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