Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Kevin Durant
26 PPG · 5.5 REB · 4.8 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Tatum 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
21.8
26.0
10.0
5.5
5.3
4.8
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
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Durant answers in points / 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
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
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. $310). Kevin Durant carries more projected upside (+40% vs. -7% over five years).
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