Jayson Tatum vs Tom Heinsohn: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Tom Heinsohn
18.6 PPG · 8.8 REB · 2.0 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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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
23.5
18.6
7.4
8.8
3.9
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 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Heinsohn answers in rebounds / game — 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
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
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. $290). Tom Heinsohn carries more projected upside (+49% vs. -9% over five years).
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