Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Stephon Castle
16.7 PPG · 5.3 REB · 7.4 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 5Castle 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
16.7
10.0
5.3
5.3
7.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Castle peak 16.7
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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1× Rookie of the Year (2025)1× NCAA Champion (2024)
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Castle answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
66Castle · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Stephon Castle
$21
Climbing
5-yr outlook+10% ▲
Legacy floor81%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $21). Stephon Castle carries more projected upside (+10% vs. -7% over five years).
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