Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Jerry West
20.3 PPG · 3.7 REB · 6.6 AST
VS
1–2
categories
West leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 5West 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
27.0
10.0
5.8
5.3
6.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1West peak 31.3
The trophy case edge: West
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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1× NBA Champion1× Finals MVP14× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
West 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.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
77West · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Jerry West
$100
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $100). Jerry West carries more projected upside (+40% vs. -7% over five years).
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