Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
LaMelo Ball
20.1 PPG · 4.8 REB · 7.1 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 4Ball 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
20.1
10.0
4.8
5.3
7.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Ball peak 25.2
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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1× Rookie of the Year (2021)1× NBA All-Star (2022)3rd Draft pick (2020)
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Ball answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
68Ball · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
LaMelo Ball
$24
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-4% ▲
Legacy floor42%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $24). LaMelo Ball carries more projected upside (-4% vs. -7% over five years).
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