Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
13.5
Points / game (career)
23.5
10.3
Rebounds / game (career)
7.4
2.0
Assists / game (career)
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Duren peak 19.5Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA All-Star (2026)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2023)
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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, assists / game). Duren answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
62Duren · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Jalen Duren
$36
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+17% ▲
Legacy floor22%
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $36). Jalen Duren carries more projected upside (+17% vs. -9% over five years).