Jayson Tatum vs LeBron James: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
LeBron James
26.8 PPG · 7.5 REB · 7.4 AST
VS
0–3
categories
James leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 6James 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
26.8
7.4
7.5
3.9
7.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1James peak 31.4
The trophy case edge: James
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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4× NBA Champion4× NBA MVP4× Finals MVP
The verdict
James holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Tatum answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
80James · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
LeBron James
$1.7k
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+44% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictLeBron James is the more valuable card today ($1.7k vs. $290). LeBron James carries more projected upside (+44% vs. -9% over five years).
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