Jayson Tatum
21.8 PPG · 10 REB · 5.3 AST
Zion Williamson
21 PPG · 5.7 REB · 3.2 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Tatum leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Tatum 5Williamson 0
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.8
21.0
10.0
5.7
5.3
3.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Williamson peak 27
The trophy case edge: Tatum
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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No. 1 Draft pick (2019)2× NBA All-Star1× All-Rookie First Team (2020)
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Williamson answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
68Williamson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$310
Falling
5-yr outlook-7%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Zion Williamson
$35
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-6% ▲
Legacy floor43%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $35). Zion Williamson carries more projected upside (-6% vs. -7% over five years).
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