Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
KI
89IMPACTKyrie Irving
24.7 PPG · 4.8 REB · 4.6 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Irving leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 2Irving 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Irving wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
23.7
10.0
4.1
5.3
5.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Irving peak 27.4
The trophy case edge: Irving
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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9× NBA All-Star1× NBA Champion3× All-NBA1× Rookie of the YearNBA champion (2016)NBA Rookie of the Year (2012)All-Star Game MVP (2014)3x Clutch Player of the Year
The verdict
Irving holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Tatum answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
89Irving · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Kyrie Irving
$230
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+17% ▲
Legacy floor88%
RarityEpic
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $230). Kyrie Irving carries more projected upside (+17% vs. -7% over five years).
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