Jayson Tatum vs Kevin Durant: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Kevin Durant
27.1 PPG · 6.9 REB · 4.4 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Durant leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 3Durant 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
23.5
27.1
7.4
6.9
3.9
4.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Durant peak 32
The trophy case edge: Durant
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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2× Champion + Finals MVP1× NBA MVP (2014)16× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Durant holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Tatum answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
84Durant · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Kevin Durant
$490
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictKevin Durant is the more valuable card today ($490 vs. $290). Kevin Durant carries more projected upside (+40% vs. -9% over five years).
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