Jayson Tatum vs Yao Ming: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Yao Ming
19.0 PPG · 9.2 REB · 1.6 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 7Ming 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
19.0
7.4
9.2
3.9
1.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Ming peak 25
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Ming answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
71Ming · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Yao Ming
$17
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $17). Yao Ming carries more projected upside (+35% vs. -9% over five years).
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