Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
Points / game (career)
12.8
7.4
Rebounds / game (career)
2.1
3.9
Assists / game (career)
2.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Marciulionis peak 18.9
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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HOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Marciulionis answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
53Marciulionis · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Sarunas Marciulionis
$4.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $4.0). Sarunas Marciulionis carries more projected upside (+25% vs. -9% over five years).