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Jayson Tatum vs Steve Francis: head-to-head statistical comparison

Jayson Tatum
83IMPACT
Jayson Tatum
Boston Celtics · Forward
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Steve Francis
63IMPACT
Steve Francis
Houston Rockets · Guard
18.1 PPG · 5.6 REB · 6.0 AST
VS
2–1
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
23.5
Points / game (career)
18.1
7.4
Rebounds / game (career)
5.6
3.9
Assists / game (career)
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
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Steve Francis
$15
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $15). Steve Francis carries more projected upside (+33% vs. -9% over five years).
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