Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
RR
79IMPACTRajon Rondo
4.8 PPG · 2.8 REB · 4.4 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 6Rondo 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
9.8
10.0
4.5
5.3
7.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Rondo peak 13.7
The trophy case edge: Rondo
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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4× NBA All-Star2× NBA Champion1× All-NBA2x NBA champion (2008, 2020)4x NBA All-Defensive Team3x NBA assists leaderNBA steals leader (2010)
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Rondo answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
79Rondo · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Rajon Rondo
$40
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $40). Rajon Rondo carries more projected upside (+38% vs. -7% over five years).
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