Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
Points / game (career)
3.0
7.4
Rebounds / game (career)
2.9
3.9
Assists / game (career)
0.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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#10 2025 Draft pick
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Maluach answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
51Maluach · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Khaman Maluach
$2.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+50% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $2.0). Khaman Maluach carries more projected upside (+50% vs. -9% over five years).