Herbert Jones
8.9 PPG · 3.4 REB · 2.8 AST
Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Jones 1Tatum 7
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
8.9
21.8
3.4
10.0
2.8
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Jones peak 11Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× All-Defensive First Team (2024)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2022)
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1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Jones answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
61Jones · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Herbert Jones
$6.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+17% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $6.0). Herbert Jones carries more projected upside (+17% vs. -7% over five years).
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