Deandre Ayton vs Jayson Tatum: head-to-head statistical comparison
Deandre Ayton
15.8 PPG · 10.1 REB · 1.5 AST
Jayson Tatum
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
Ayton 2Tatum 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.8
23.5
10.1
7.4
1.5
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Ayton peak 18.2Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
No.1 Draft pick (2018)1× All-Rookie First Team (2019)
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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). Ayton answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Ayton · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Deandre Ayton
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0% ▲
Legacy floor80%
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $5.0). Deandre Ayton carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -9% over five years).
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