Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
JW
79IMPACTJohn Wall
11.4 PPG · 2.7 REB · 5.2 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 5Wall 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
18.7
10.0
4.2
5.3
8.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Wall peak 23.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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5× NBA All-Star1× All-NBAAll-Rookie First Team (2011)All-Defensive Second Team (2015)No. 1 overall pick (2010)
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Wall answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
79Wall · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
John Wall
$21
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $21). John Wall carries more projected upside (+33% vs. -7% over five years).
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