Derrick Jones Jr.
10.1 PPG · 3.5 REB · 1.4 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
Jr. 2Tatum 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
10.1
21.8
3.5
10.0
1.4
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Jr. peak 10.1Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
Dunk 2020 Contest Champion2x Finals appearanceUndrafted Earned rotation role
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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). Jr. answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
61Jr. · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Derrick Jones Jr.
$10
Climbing
5-yr outlook+10% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $10). Derrick Jones Jr. carries more projected upside (+10% vs. -7% over five years).
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