Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Matas Buzelis
16.3 PPG · 5.8 REB · 2.1 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
21.8
16.3
10.0
5.8
5.3
2.1
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
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Matas Buzelis
$25
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+20% ▲
Legacy floor20%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $25). Matas Buzelis carries more projected upside (+20% vs. -7% over five years).
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