Darius Garland
18 PPG · 2.4 REB · 6.9 AST
Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Garland 3Tatum 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
19.9
21.8
2.3
10.0
6.4
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Garland peak 21.7Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
2x NBA All-StarNo. 5 2019 draft pick3rd 2022 MIP voting
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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). Garland answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
65Garland · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Darius Garland
$27
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+15% ▲
Legacy floor33%
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $27). Darius Garland carries more projected upside (+15% vs. -7% over five years).
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