Jayson Tatum vs Jimmy Butler: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Jimmy Butler
18.4 PPG · 5.4 REB · 4.4 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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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
23.5
18.4
7.4
5.4
3.9
4.4
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 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Butler answers in assists / game — 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
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Jimmy Butler
$39
Falling
5-yr outlook-8% ▲
Legacy floor41%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $39). Jimmy Butler carries more projected upside (-8% vs. -9% over five years).
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