Jayson Tatum vs Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
24.6 PPG · 11.2 REB · 3.6 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Abdul-Jabbar leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 5Abdul-Jabbar 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
24.6
7.4
11.2
3.9
3.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Abdul-Jabbar peak 34.8
The trophy case edge: Abdul-Jabbar
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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6× NBA Champion6× NBA MVP2× Finals MVP19× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Abdul-Jabbar holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Tatum answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
81Abdul-Jabbar · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
$4.0k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+52% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityMythic
Card verdictKareem Abdul-Jabbar is the more valuable card today ($4.0k vs. $290). Kareem Abdul-Jabbar carries more projected upside (+52% vs. -9% over five years).
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