Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Jordan Clarkson
8.6 PPG · 1.8 REB · 1.3 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
Rebuildvs
The two-way profile
Tatum 7Clarkson 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
8.6
10.0
1.8
5.3
1.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Clarkson peak 20.8
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
🏆
1× NBA Champion (2026)1× Sixth Man of the Year (2021)1× Skills Challenge winner (2023)
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Clarkson answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
55Clarkson · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Jordan Clarkson
$9.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+22% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $9.0). Jordan Clarkson carries more projected upside (+22% vs. -7% over five years).
People also compare