Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.5
Points / game (career)
23.5
7.5
Rebounds / game (career)
7.4
3.2
Assists / game (career)
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Macauley peak 20.4Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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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). Macauley answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
71Macauley · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Ed Macauley
$23
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+30% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $23). Ed Macauley carries more projected upside (+30% vs. -9% over five years).