Jayson Tatum vs Matas Buzelis: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Matas Buzelis
12.4 PPG · 4.6 REB · 1.5 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 6Buzelis 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
12.4
7.4
4.6
3.9
1.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Buzelis peak 16.3
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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1× All-Rookie Second Team (2025)11th Draft pick (2024)
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Buzelis answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
62Buzelis · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Matas Buzelis
$25
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+16% ▲
Legacy floor20%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $25). Matas Buzelis carries more projected upside (+16% vs. -9% over five years).
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