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Jayson Tatum
83IMPACT
Jayson Tatum
Boston Celtics · Forward
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Steve Francis
63IMPACT
Steve Francis
Houston Rockets · Guard
5.5 PPG · 2.3 REB · 3 AST
VS
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categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
SCOREPLAYREBPER DRIMSPACEATHCLUTCH
Tatum 7Francis 1

Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.

Tale of the tape
21.8
Points / game
18.1
10.0
Rebounds / game
5.6
5.3
Assists / game
6.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Francis peak 21.6
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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3× NBA All-Star
The verdict

Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Francis answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
63Francis · Solid starter

Card value — head to head

Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Steve Francis
$15
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $15). Steve Francis carries more projected upside (+33% vs. -7% over five years).
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