David Thompson
12.6 PPG · 2.3 REB · 0.7 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
Thompson 0Tatum 8
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
22.7
21.8
4.1
10.0
3.3
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thompson peak 27.2Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
5× 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 (rebounds / game, assists / game). Thompson answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
64Thompson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
David Thompson
$19
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $19). David Thompson carries more projected upside (+37% vs. -7% over five years).
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