Elgin Baylor vs Jayson Tatum: head-to-head statistical comparison
Elgin Baylor
27.4 PPG · 13.5 REB · 4.3 AST
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Baylor leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Baylor 2Tatum 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
27.4
23.5
13.5
7.4
4.3
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Baylor peak 38.3Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
11× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
The verdict
Baylor holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Tatum answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
77Baylor · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Elgin Baylor
$19
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37% ▲
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. $19). Elgin Baylor carries more projected upside (+37% vs. -9% over five years).
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