Jayson Tatum vs Julius Erving: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Julius Erving
24.2 PPG · 8.5 REB · 4.2 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Erving leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 7Erving 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
24.2
7.4
8.5
3.9
4.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Erving peak 31.9
The trophy case edge: Erving
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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1× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP11× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Erving holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Tatum answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
75Erving · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Julius Erving
$110
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $110). Julius Erving carries more projected upside (+40% vs. -9% over five years).
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