Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Onyeka Okongwu
15.2 PPG · 7.6 REB · 3.1 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 5Okongwu 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
15.2
10.0
7.6
5.3
3.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Okongwu peak 15.2
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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2× California Mr. Basketball (2018, 2019)
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Okongwu answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
65Okongwu · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Onyeka Okongwu
$14
Falling
5-yr outlook-7% ▲
Legacy floor29%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $14). Onyeka Okongwu carries more projected upside (-7% vs. -7% over five years).
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