Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
31.1 PPG · 4.3 REB · 6.6 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Gilgeous-Alexander leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 2Gilgeous-Alexander 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Gilgeous-Alexander wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
31.1
10.0
4.3
5.3
6.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Gilgeous-Alexander peak 32.7
The trophy case edge: Gilgeous-Alexander
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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2× NBA MVP (2025, 2026)1× Champion & Finals MVP (2025)4× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Gilgeous-Alexander holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Tatum answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
91Gilgeous-Alexander · Superstar
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
$1.3k
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0% ▲
Legacy floor11%
RarityEpic
Card verdictShai Gilgeous-Alexander is the more valuable card today ($1.3k vs. $310). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -7% over five years).
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