Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Jimmy Butler
20 PPG · 5.6 REB · 4.9 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 6Butler 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
20.0
10.0
5.6
5.3
4.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Butler peak 23.9
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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6× NBA All-Star5× All-Defensive Second Team1× Most Improved Player (2015)
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Butler answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
80Butler · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7% ▲
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Jimmy Butler
$39
Falling
5-yr outlook-10%
Legacy floor41%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $39). Jayson Tatum carries more projected upside (-7% vs. -10% over five years).
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