Fred VanVleet vs Jayson Tatum: head-to-head statistical comparison
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79IMPACTFred VanVleet
14.9 PPG · 3.4 REB · 5.7 AST
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
VanVleet 4Tatum 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
14.9
23.5
3.4
7.4
5.7
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
VanVleet peak 20.3Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA All-Star1× NBA ChampionNBA champion (2019)All-Star (2022)Undrafted success story
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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, rebounds / game). VanVleet answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
79VanVleet · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Fred VanVleet
$31
Climbing
5-yr outlook+26% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $31). Fred VanVleet carries more projected upside (+26% vs. -9% over five years).
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