Jayson Tatum vs Marcus Smart: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Marcus Smart
10.5 PPG · 3.4 REB · 4.4 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 6Smart 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
10.5
7.4
3.4
3.9
4.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Smart peak 14.5
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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1× Defensive Player of the Year (2022)3× All-Defensive First Team
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Smart answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
63Smart · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Marcus Smart
$16
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $16). Marcus Smart carries more projected upside (+25% vs. -9% over five years).
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