Jayson Tatum vs Joe Dumars: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Joe Dumars
16.1 PPG · 2.2 REB · 4.5 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 8Dumars 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
16.1
7.4
2.2
3.9
4.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Dumars peak 23.5
The trophy case edge: Dumars
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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2× NBA Champion1× Finals MVP6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Dumars answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
71Dumars · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Joe Dumars
$38
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $38). Joe Dumars carries more projected upside (+37% vs. -9% over five years).
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