Jayson Tatum vs LaMelo Ball: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
LaMelo Ball
20.8 PPG · 5.7 REB · 7.3 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
23.5
20.8
7.4
5.7
3.9
7.3
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
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
LaMelo Ball
$23
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-4% ▲
Legacy floor43%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $23). LaMelo Ball carries more projected upside (-4% vs. -9% over five years).
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