Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Sion James
5.4 PPG · 3.5 REB · 2 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
21.8
5.4
10.0
3.5
5.3
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
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Sion James
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $4.0). Sion James carries more projected upside (+25% vs. -7% over five years).
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