Donovan Clingan
12.1 PPG · 11.6 REB · 2.1 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
Clingan 4Tatum 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
12.1
21.8
11.6
10.0
2.1
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Clingan peak 12.1Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
2× NCAA champion (2023, 2024)1× All-Rookie Second Team (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 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Clingan answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
73Clingan · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Donovan Clingan
$29
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+21% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $29). Donovan Clingan carries more projected upside (+21% vs. -7% over five years).
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