Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
18.4
Points / game
21.8
2.9
Rebounds / game
10.0
4.1
Assists / game
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
DeRozan peak 27.9Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: DeRozan
6x NBA All-Star3x All-NBA52 Career-high points
🏆
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). DeRozan answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76DeRozan · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
DeMar DeRozan
$26
Climbing
5-yr outlook+15% ▲
Legacy floor85%
RarityRare
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $26). DeMar DeRozan carries more projected upside (+15% vs. -7% over five years).