Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Robert Parish
3.7 PPG · 2.1 REB · 0.5 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 7Parish 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
14.5
10.0
9.1
5.3
1.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Parish peak 19.9
The trophy case edge: Parish
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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4× NBA Champion9× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Parish answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
71Parish · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Robert Parish
$170
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $170). Robert Parish carries more projected upside (+41% vs. -7% over five years).
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