Jayson Tatum vs Michael Jordan: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Michael Jordan
30.1 PPG · 6.2 REB · 5.3 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Jordan leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 3Jordan 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Jordan wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
30.1
7.4
6.2
3.9
5.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Jordan peak 37.1
The trophy case edge: Jordan
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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6× NBA Champion5× NBA MVP6× Finals MVP1× Defensive Player of the Year10× Scoring champion14× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Jordan holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Tatum answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
85Jordan · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Michael Jordan
$4.0k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+52% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityMythic
Card verdictMichael Jordan is the more valuable card today ($4.0k vs. $290). Michael Jordan carries more projected upside (+52% vs. -9% over five years).
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