Damian Lillard vs Jayson Tatum: head-to-head statistical comparison
Damian Lillard
25.1 PPG · 4.3 REB · 6.8 AST
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Lillard leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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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
25.1
23.5
4.3
7.4
6.8
3.9
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
Lillard 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.
81Lillard · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Damian Lillard
$130
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+26% ▲
Legacy floor92%
RarityEpic
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $130). Damian Lillard carries more projected upside (+26% vs. -9% over five years).
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