Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
LeBron James
20.9 PPG · 6.1 REB · 7.2 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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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
21.8
20.9
10.0
6.1
5.3
7.2
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
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). James answers in assists / game — 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
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
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. $310). LeBron James carries more projected upside (+44% vs. -7% over five years).
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