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Jayson Tatum vs Khaman Maluach: head-to-head statistical comparison

Jayson Tatum
83IMPACT
Jayson Tatum
Boston Celtics · Forward
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Khaman Maluach
51IMPACT
Khaman Maluach
Phoenix Suns · Center
3.0 PPG · 2.9 REB · 0.1 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
SCOREPLAYREBPER DRIMSPACEATHCLUTCH
Tatum 7Maluach 1

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).
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