Dave Cowens
8.1 PPG · 6.9 REB · 2.1 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
Cowens 2Tatum 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.6
21.8
13.6
10.0
3.8
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cowens peak 20.5Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Cowens
2× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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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, assists / game). Cowens answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
75Cowens · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Dave Cowens
$140
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $140). Dave Cowens carries more projected upside (+41% vs. -7% over five years).
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