Ja Morant vs Jayson Tatum: head-to-head statistical comparison
Ja Morant
22.4 PPG · 4.6 REB · 7.4 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
Morant 2Tatum 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
22.4
23.5
4.6
7.4
7.4
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Morant peak 27.4Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× Rookie of the Year (2020)1× Most Improved Player (2022)2× NBA All-Star
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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). Morant answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
67Morant · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Ja Morant
$35
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-6% ▲
Legacy floor40%
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $35). Ja Morant carries more projected upside (-6% vs. -9% over five years).
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