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74IMPACTIsaiah Thomas
1.3 PPG · 0 REB · 0.5 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
Thomas 4Tatum 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
17.5
21.8
2.4
10.0
4.8
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thomas peak 28.9Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
2× NBA All-Star1× All-NBAAll-NBA Second Team 2017MVP runner-up (5th) 2017All-Rookie Second Team 2012Sixth Man of the Year runner-up 2015
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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). Thomas answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
74Thomas · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Isaiah Thomas
$28
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+32% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $28). Isaiah Thomas carries more projected upside (+32% vs. -7% over five years).
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