Jayson Tatum vs Karl Malone: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Karl Malone
25.0 PPG · 10.1 REB · 3.6 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Malone leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 7Malone 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
25.0
7.4
10.1
3.9
3.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Malone peak 31
The trophy case edge: Malone
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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2× NBA MVP14× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Malone 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
76Malone · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Karl Malone
$160
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $160). Karl Malone carries more projected upside (+41% vs. -9% over five years).
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