Jayson Tatum vs Trae Young: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Trae Young
25.1 PPG · 3.5 REB · 9.8 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Young leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 4Young 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
25.1
7.4
3.5
3.9
9.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Young peak 29.6
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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4× NBA All-Star1× All-NBA (2022)1× Assists leader (2025)
The verdict
Young holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Tatum answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
71Young · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Trae Young
$43
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-5% ▲
Legacy floor47%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $43). Trae Young carries more projected upside (-5% vs. -9% over five years).
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