Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Lauri Markkanen
26.7 PPG · 6.9 REB · 2.1 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 3Markkanen 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
21.8
26.7
10.0
6.9
5.3
2.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Markkanen peak 26.7
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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1× Most Improved Player (2023)1× NBA All-Star (2023)1× All-Rookie First Team (2018)
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Markkanen answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
70Markkanen · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7% ▲
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Lauri Markkanen
$120
Falling
5-yr outlook-12%
Legacy floor9%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $120). Jayson Tatum carries more projected upside (-7% vs. -12% over five years).
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