Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
Points / game (career)
18.8
7.4
Rebounds / game (career)
2.3
3.9
Assists / game (career)
7.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Archibald peak 34
The trophy case edge: Archibald
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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1× NBA Champion1× Scoring champion6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Archibald answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
73Archibald · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Nate Archibald
$29
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $29). Nate Archibald carries more projected upside (+38% vs. -9% over five years).