James Worthy vs Jayson Tatum: head-to-head statistical comparison
James Worthy
17.6 PPG · 5.1 REB · 3.0 AST
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Worthy 0Tatum 8
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.6
23.5
5.1
7.4
3.0
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Worthy peak 21.4Tatum peak 30.1
The trophy case edge: Worthy
3× NBA Champion1× Finals MVP7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Worthy answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
71Worthy · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
83Tatum · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
James Worthy
$150
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41% ▲
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. $150). James Worthy carries more projected upside (+41% vs. -9% over five years).
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