Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Magic Johnson
14.6 PPG · 5.7 REB · 6.9 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 5Johnson 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
19.5
10.0
7.2
5.3
11.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Johnson peak 23.9
The trophy case edge: Johnson
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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5× NBA Champion3× NBA MVP3× Finals MVP12× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Johnson answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
82Johnson · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Magic Johnson
$4.0k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+52% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityMythic
Card verdictMagic Johnson is the more valuable card today ($4.0k vs. $310). Magic Johnson carries more projected upside (+52% vs. -7% over five years).
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