Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Sam Jones
16.3 PPG · 3.8 REB · 2.6 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 7Jones 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
17.7
10.0
4.9
5.3
2.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Jones peak 25.9
The trophy case edge: Jones
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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10× NBA Champion5× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Jones answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
71Jones · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Sam Jones
$1.7k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+49% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictSam Jones is the more valuable card today ($1.7k vs. $310). Sam Jones carries more projected upside (+49% vs. -7% over five years).
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