Jayson Tatum vs Klay Thompson: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Klay Thompson
18.6 PPG · 3.4 REB · 2.2 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 6Thompson 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
18.6
7.4
3.4
3.9
2.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Thompson peak 22.3
The trophy case edge: Thompson
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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4x NBA Champion5x All-StarAll-NBA 3rd Team (2015, 2016)
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Thompson answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
68Thompson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Klay Thompson
$57
Climbing
5-yr outlook+32% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $57). Klay Thompson carries more projected upside (+32% vs. -9% over five years).
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