James Harden vs Jayson Tatum: head-to-head statistical comparison
James Harden
24.0 PPG · 5.6 REB · 7.3 AST
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Harden leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Harden 3Tatum 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
24.0
23.5
5.6
7.4
7.3
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Harden peak 36.1Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Harden
1× NBA MVP (2018)3× NBA scoring champion11× NBA All-Star
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1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
The verdict
Harden 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.
78Harden · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
James Harden
$220
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $220). James Harden carries more projected upside (+38% vs. -9% over five years).
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