Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Steven Adams
5.8 PPG · 8.6 REB · 1.5 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 6Adams 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
5.8
10.0
8.6
5.3
1.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Adams peak 13.9
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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1× All-Rookie Second Team (2014)
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Adams answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
58Adams · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Steven Adams
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $4.0). Steven Adams carries more projected upside (+0% vs. -7% over five years).
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