Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
Points / game (career)
19.2
7.4
Rebounds / game (career)
6.6
3.9
Assists / game (career)
1.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1McDaniel peak 23
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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1× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). McDaniel answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
58McDaniel · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Xavier McDaniel
$6.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $6.0). Xavier McDaniel carries more projected upside (+33% vs. -9% over five years).