Derek Harper
6.9 PPG · 1.5 REB · 4.2 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
Harper 1Tatum 7
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.3
21.8
2.5
10.0
5.5
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Harper peak 19.7Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
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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, rebounds / game). Harper answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
55Harper · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Derek Harper
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $4.0). Derek Harper carries more projected upside (+25% vs. -7% over five years).
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