Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Joel Embiid
26.9 PPG · 7.7 REB · 3.9 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Tatum 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
21.8
26.9
10.0
7.7
5.3
3.9
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
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Embiid answers in points / 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
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7% ▲
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Joel Embiid
$600
Falling
5-yr outlook-21%
Legacy floor22%
RarityEpic
Card verdictJoel Embiid is the more valuable card today ($600 vs. $310). Jayson Tatum carries more projected upside (-7% vs. -21% over five years).
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