Jayson Tatum vs Jonas Valančiūnas: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Jonas Valančiūnas
12.8 PPG · 9.0 REB · 1.4 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 6Valančiūnas 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
12.8
7.4
9.0
3.9
1.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Valančiūnas peak 19.9
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Valančiūnas answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
56Valančiūnas · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Jonas Valančiūnas
$3.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $3.0). Jonas Valančiūnas carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -9% over five years).
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