Jayson Tatum vs Joel Embiid: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Joel Embiid
27.7 PPG · 10.8 REB · 3.7 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Embiid leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 3Embiid 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 3 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
27.7
7.4
10.8
3.9
3.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Embiid peak 34.7
The trophy case edge: Embiid
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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1× NBA MVP (2023)2× Scoring champion (2022, 2023)7× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Embiid holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Tatum answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
85Embiid · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9% ▲
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Joel Embiid
$520
Falling
5-yr outlook-24%
Legacy floor26%
RarityEpic
Card verdictJoel Embiid is the more valuable card today ($520 vs. $290). Jayson Tatum carries more projected upside (-9% vs. -24% over five years).
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