Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Sam Cassell
7.6 PPG · 1.8 REB · 2.1 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 7Cassell 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
15.7
10.0
3.2
5.3
6.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Cassell peak 19.8
The trophy case edge: Cassell
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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3× NBA Champion1× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Cassell answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
68Cassell · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Sam Cassell
$40
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $40). Sam Cassell carries more projected upside (+38% vs. -7% over five years).
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