Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
Points / game (career)
17.1
7.4
Rebounds / game (career)
9.2
3.9
Assists / game (career)
3.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Gasol peak 20.8
The trophy case edge: Gasol
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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2× NBA Champion6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Gasol answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
73Gasol · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Pau Gasol
$29
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $29). Pau Gasol carries more projected upside (+38% vs. -9% over five years).