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Dan Issel vs Jayson Tatum: head-to-head statistical comparison

Dan Issel
69IMPACT
Dan Issel
Denver Nuggets · Center
22.6 PPG · 9.1 REB · 2.4 AST
Jayson Tatum
83IMPACT
Jayson Tatum
Boston Celtics · Forward
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
SCOREPLAYREBPER DRIMSPACEATHCLUTCH
Issel 1Tatum 7

Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.

Tale of the tape
22.6
Points / game (career)
23.5
9.1
Rebounds / game (career)
7.4
2.4
Assists / game (career)
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Issel peak 30.6Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
🏆
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, assists / game). Issel answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

69Issel · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level

Card value — head to head

Dan Issel
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $20). Dan Issel carries more projected upside (+35% vs. -9% over five years).
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