J.R. Smith vs Jayson Tatum: head-to-head statistical comparison
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60IMPACTJ.R. Smith
12.4 PPG · 3.1 REB · 2.1 AST
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Smith 0Tatum 8
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
12.4
23.5
3.1
7.4
2.1
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Smith peak 18.1Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Smith
2× NBA Champion2013 Sixth Man of the Year
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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). Smith answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
60Smith · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
J.R. Smith
$29
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $29). J.R. Smith carries more projected upside (+35% vs. -9% over five years).
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