Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Slater Martin
6.2 PPG · 2.9 REB · 5.2 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 8Martin 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
9.8
10.0
3.6
5.3
4.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Martin peak 13.6
The trophy case edge: Martin
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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5× NBA Champion7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Martin answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
69Martin · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Slater Martin
$210
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $210). Slater Martin carries more projected upside (+42% vs. -7% over five years).
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