Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
Points / game (career)
19.6
7.4
Rebounds / game (career)
5.6
3.9
Assists / game (career)
4.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1McGrady peak 32.1
The trophy case edge: McGrady
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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2× Scoring champion7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). McGrady answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
74McGrady · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Tracy McGrady
$30
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $30). Tracy McGrady carries more projected upside (+37% vs. -9% over five years).