Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Scottie Barnes
18.1 PPG · 7.5 REB · 5.9 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 5Barnes 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
18.1
10.0
7.5
5.3
5.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Barnes peak 19.9
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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1× Rookie of the Year (2022)2× NBA All-Star1× All-Defensive Team
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Barnes answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
74Barnes · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Scottie Barnes
$26
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0% ▲
Legacy floor65%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $26). Scottie Barnes carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -7% over five years).
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