Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Shaquille O'Neal
9.2 PPG · 4.8 REB · 0.7 AST
VS
1–2
categories
O'Neal leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 5O'Neal 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
23.7
10.0
10.9
5.3
2.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1O'Neal peak 29.7
The trophy case edge: O'Neal
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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4× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP3× Finals MVP15× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
O'Neal holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Tatum answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
78O'Neal · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Shaquille O'Neal
$1.7k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+49% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictShaquille O'Neal is the more valuable card today ($1.7k vs. $310). Shaquille O'Neal carries more projected upside (+49% vs. -7% over five years).
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