Donovan Mitchell
27.9 PPG · 4.5 REB · 5.7 AST
Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Mitchell leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Mitchell 5Tatum 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Mitchell wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
27.9
21.8
4.5
10.0
5.7
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Mitchell peak 28.3Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
7× NBA All-Star1× All-NBA First Team (2025)1× Slam Dunk Contest (2018)
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1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
The verdict
Mitchell holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Tatum answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
79Mitchell · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Donovan Mitchell
$230
Falling
5-yr outlook-16%
Legacy floor8%
RarityRare
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7% ▲
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $230). Jayson Tatum carries more projected upside (-7% vs. -16% over five years).
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