Jayson Tatum vs Josh Smith: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Josh Smith
14.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.1 AST
VS
2–0
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 8Smith 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
14.5
7.4
7.4
3.9
3.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Smith peak 18.8
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). Smith answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
56Smith · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Josh Smith
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $4.0). Josh Smith carries more projected upside (+25% vs. -9% over five years).
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