Jayson Tatum vs Karl-Anthony Towns: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Karl-Anthony Towns
22.8 PPG · 11.2 REB · 3.0 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 5Towns 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
22.8
7.4
11.2
3.9
3.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Towns peak 26.5
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)6× NBA All-Star1× Rookie of the Year (2016)
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Towns answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
81Towns · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9% ▲
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Karl-Anthony Towns
$61
Falling
5-yr outlook-15%
Legacy floor36%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $61). Jayson Tatum carries more projected upside (-9% vs. -15% over five years).
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