Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
20.2
Points / game
21.8
3.6
Rebounds / game
10.0
1.8
Assists / game
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Brooks peak 20.2Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× All-Defensive Second Team (2023)1× World Cup Best Defender (2023)
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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). Brooks answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
63Brooks · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Dillon Brooks
$37
Falling
5-yr outlook-16%
Legacy floor19%
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7% ▲
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $37). Jayson Tatum carries more projected upside (-7% vs. -16% over five years).