Derik Queen
11.7 PPG · 7.1 REB · 3.7 AST
Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Queen 2Tatum 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
11.7
21.8
7.1
10.0
3.7
5.3
The trophy case edge: Tatum
No. 13 Draft pick (2025)1× Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2025)
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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). Queen answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Queen · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Derik Queen
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0% ▲
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). Derik Queen carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -7% over five years).
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