Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
Points / game (career)
13.7
7.4
Rebounds / game (career)
7.4
3.9
Assists / game (career)
2.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Thompson peak 20.8
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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2× NBA Champion
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Thompson answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
61Thompson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Mychal Thompson
$29
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $29). Mychal Thompson carries more projected upside (+35% vs. -9% over five years).