Dereck Lively II vs Jayson Tatum: head-to-head statistical comparison
Dereck Lively II
8.4 PPG · 7.0 REB · 1.6 AST
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
II 2Tatum 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
8.4
23.5
7.0
7.4
1.6
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
II peak 8.8Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
All-Rookie 2024 Second TeamFinals 2024 (runner-up)ACC All-Defensive 2023
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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). II answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60II · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Dereck Lively II
$5.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+20% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $5.0). Dereck Lively II carries more projected upside (+20% vs. -9% over five years).
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