Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
Points / game
18.5
10.0
Rebounds / game
3.3
5.3
Assists / game
6.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Theus peak 23.8
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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2× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Theus answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
60Theus · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Reggie Theus
$10
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+30% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $10). Reggie Theus carries more projected upside (+30% vs. -7% over five years).