Jayson Tatum vs Jose Alvarado: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Jose Alvarado
8.0 PPG · 2.3 REB · 3.2 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 5Alvarado 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
8.0
7.4
2.3
3.9
3.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Alvarado peak 10.3
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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1× NBA Champion (2026)1× ACC Defensive Player of the Year
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Alvarado answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
60Alvarado · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Jose Alvarado
$15
Climbing
5-yr outlook+20% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $15). Jose Alvarado carries more projected upside (+20% vs. -9% over five years).
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