Jalen Brunson
26 PPG · 3.3 REB · 6.8 AST
Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Brunson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Brunson 5Tatum 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Brunson wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
26.0
21.8
3.3
10.0
6.8
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Brunson peak 28.7Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion + Finals MVP (2026)3× NBA All-Star (2024-26)1× Clutch Player of the Year (2025)
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1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
The verdict
Brunson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Tatum answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Brunson · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Jalen Brunson
$120
Falling
5-yr outlook-15%
Legacy floor19%
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7% ▲
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $120). Jayson Tatum carries more projected upside (-7% vs. -15% over five years).
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