Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Tyrese Maxey
28.3 PPG · 4.1 REB · 6.6 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Maxey leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 2Maxey 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Maxey wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
28.3
10.0
4.1
5.3
6.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Maxey peak 28.3
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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2× NBA All-Star (2024, 2026)1× All-NBA Third Team (2026)1× Most Improved Player (2024)
The verdict
Maxey 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
72Maxey · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Tyrese Maxey
$260
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $260). Tyrese Maxey carries more projected upside (+40% vs. -7% over five years).
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