Derek Harper vs Jayson Tatum: head-to-head statistical comparison
Derek Harper
13.3 PPG · 2.5 REB · 5.5 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
Harper 1Tatum 7
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.3
23.5
2.5
7.4
5.5
3.9
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
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $4.0). Derek Harper carries more projected upside (+25% vs. -9% over five years).
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