Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
21.8
Points / game
24.2
10.0
Rebounds / game
7.1
5.3
Assists / game
3.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Jr. peak 24.2
The trophy case edge: Jr.
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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1× NBA Champion (2023).40 Career 3PT%
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Jr. answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
71Jr. · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7% ▲
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Michael Porter Jr.
$120
Falling
5-yr outlook-13%
Legacy floor16%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $120). Jayson Tatum carries more projected upside (-7% vs. -13% over five years).