Maravich leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 6Maravich 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
Points / game
24.2
10.0
Rebounds / game
4.2
5.3
Assists / game
5.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Maravich peak 31.1
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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1× Scoring champion5× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Maravich holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Tatum answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
70Maravich · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Pete Maravich
$21
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $21). Pete Maravich carries more projected upside (+33% vs. -7% over five years).