Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
Points / game (career)
20.5
7.4
Rebounds / game (career)
6.2
3.9
Assists / game (career)
3.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1George peak 28
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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9× NBA All-Star1× All-NBA First Team (2019)1× Most Improved Player (2013)
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). George answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
77George · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Paul George
$29
Cooling — value tied to fading production
5-yr outlook+3% ▲
Legacy floor69%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $29). Paul George carries more projected upside (+3% vs. -9% over five years).