Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Irving wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
Points / game (career)
23.7
7.4
Rebounds / game (career)
4.1
3.9
Assists / game (career)
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
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Kyrie Irving
$230
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+20% ▲
Legacy floor90%
RarityEpic
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $230). Kyrie Irving carries more projected upside (+20% vs. -9% over five years).