Jayson Tatum vs Zion Williamson: head-to-head statistical comparison
Jayson Tatum
23.5 PPG · 7.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Zion Williamson
23.9 PPG · 6.4 REB · 4.0 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Williamson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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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
23.5
23.9
7.4
6.4
3.9
4.0
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
Williamson 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
68Williamson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Zion Williamson
$34
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-3% ▲
Legacy floor44%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $34). Zion Williamson carries more projected upside (-3% vs. -9% over five years).
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