Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Tim Duncan
8.6 PPG · 7.3 REB · 2.7 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 7Duncan 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
19.0
10.0
10.8
5.3
3.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Duncan peak 25.5
The trophy case edge: Duncan
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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5× NBA Champion2× NBA MVP3× Finals MVP15× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Duncan answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
78Duncan · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Tim Duncan
$1.7k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+49% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictTim Duncan is the more valuable card today ($1.7k vs. $310). Tim Duncan carries more projected upside (+49% vs. -7% over five years).
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