Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Norman Powell
21.7 PPG · 3.5 REB · 2.5 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 6Powell 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
21.7
10.0
3.5
5.3
2.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Powell peak 21.8
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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1× NBA Champion (2019)1× NBA All-Star (2026)1× First-team All-Pac-12 (2015)
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Powell answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
64Powell · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Norman Powell
$32
Falling
5-yr outlook-6% ▲
Legacy floor69%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $32). Norman Powell carries more projected upside (-6% vs. -7% over five years).
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