Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
Points / game
12.2
10.0
Rebounds / game
2.8
5.3
Assists / game
2.0
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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No. 6 Draft pick (2025)1× SEC Freshman of the Year (2025)
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Johnson answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
55Johnson · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Tre Johnson
$3.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $3.0). Tre Johnson carries more projected upside (+33% vs. -7% over five years).