Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Nic Claxton
11.7 PPG · 6.9 REB · 3.7 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 5Claxton 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
11.7
10.0
6.9
5.3
3.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Claxton peak 12.6
The trophy case edge: Claxton
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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1× NBA FG% leader (2023)31st Draft pick (2019)
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Claxton answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
62Claxton · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Nic Claxton
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0% ▲
Legacy floor80%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $5.0). Nic Claxton carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -7% over five years).
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