Derrick White
16.5 PPG · 4.4 REB · 5.4 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
White 2Tatum 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.5
21.8
4.4
10.0
5.4
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
White peak 16.5Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)2× All-Defensive Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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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). White answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
67White · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Derrick White
$22
Climbing
5-yr outlook+23% ▲
Legacy floor95%
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $22). Derrick White carries more projected upside (+23% vs. -7% over five years).
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