Jayson Tatum vs Willis Reed: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Willis Reed
18.7 PPG · 12.9 REB · 1.8 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 6Reed 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
18.7
7.4
12.9
3.9
1.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Reed peak 21.7
The trophy case edge: Reed
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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2× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP2× Finals MVP7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Reed answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
75Reed · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Willis Reed
$240
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+43% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $240). Willis Reed carries more projected upside (+43% vs. -9% over five years).
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