Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Mark Eaton
2.8 PPG · 4.1 REB · 0.3 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 6Eaton 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
6.0
10.0
7.9
5.3
1.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Eaton peak 9.7
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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2× Defensive Player of the Year1× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Eaton answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
61Eaton · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Mark Eaton
$11
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+27% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $11). Mark Eaton carries more projected upside (+27% vs. -7% over five years).
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