Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
Points / game (career)
15.7
7.4
Rebounds / game (career)
7.7
3.9
Assists / game (career)
1.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Collins peak 21.6
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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All-Rookie 2018 Second TeamAll-ACC 1st Team 2017MIP ACC 2017
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Collins answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
59Collins · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
John Collins
$6.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0% ▲
Legacy floor67%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $6.0). John Collins carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -9% over five years).