Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Tom Heinsohn
13.6 PPG · 6 REB · 2.3 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 8Heinsohn 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
18.6
10.0
8.8
5.3
2.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Heinsohn peak 22.1
The trophy case edge: Heinsohn
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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8× NBA Champion6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Heinsohn answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
72Heinsohn · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Tom Heinsohn
$1.5k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+49% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictTom Heinsohn is the more valuable card today ($1.5k vs. $310). Tom Heinsohn carries more projected upside (+49% vs. -7% over five years).
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