Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
Points / game (career)
6.2
7.4
Rebounds / game (career)
2.6
3.9
Assists / game (career)
2.6
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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2nd All-Big Ten (2025)20th Draft pick (2025)
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Jakučionis answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
51Jakučionis · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Kasparas Jakučionis
$3.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $3.0). Kasparas Jakučionis carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -9% over five years).