Jayson Tatum vs Kevin McHale: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Kevin McHale
17.9 PPG · 7.3 REB · 1.7 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 8McHale 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
17.9
7.4
7.3
3.9
1.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1McHale peak 26.1
The trophy case edge: McHale
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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3× NBA Champion7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). McHale answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
72McHale · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Kevin McHale
$41
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $41). Kevin McHale carries more projected upside (+37% vs. -9% over five years).
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