Jayson Tatum vs Stephon Castle: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Stephon Castle
15.6 PPG · 4.4 REB · 5.6 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
23.5
15.6
7.4
4.4
3.9
5.6
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
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Stephon Castle
$21
Climbing
5-yr outlook+10% ▲
Legacy floor81%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $21). Stephon Castle carries more projected upside (+10% vs. -9% over five years).
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