Jalen Johnson
22.5 PPG · 10.3 REB · 7.9 AST
Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Johnson leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Johnson 6Tatum 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Johnson wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
22.5
21.8
10.3
10.0
7.9
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Johnson peak 22.5Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA All-Star (2026)
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1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
The verdict
Johnson holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Tatum answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Johnson · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Jalen Johnson
$130
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor8%
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $130). Jalen Johnson carries more projected upside (+25% vs. -7% over five years).
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