Jayson Tatum vs Sion James: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Sion James
5.4 PPG · 3.5 REB · 2.0 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 6James 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
5.4
7.4
3.5
3.9
2.0
The trophy case edge: James
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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33rd Draft pick (2025)1× ACC All-Defensive (2025)
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). James answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
56James · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Sion James
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $4.0). Sion James carries more projected upside (+25% vs. -9% over five years).
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