George Gervin vs. Jayson Tatum Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jayson Tatum and George Gervin that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.
Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.
Head-To-Head Career Comparison
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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George Gervin:
1976-77 to 1985-86
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Jayson Tatum:
2017-18 to 2023-24
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| George Gervin |
26.2 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
23.1 | | |
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| George Gervin |
4.6 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
7.2 | | |
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| George Gervin |
2.8 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
3.5 | | |
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| George Gervin |
1.2 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
1.1 | | |
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| George Gervin |
0.8 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
0.7 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| George Gervin |
20,708 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
11,852 | | |
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| George Gervin |
3,607 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
3,670 | | |
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| George Gervin |
2,214 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
1,812 | | |
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| George Gervin |
941 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
563 | | |
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| George Gervin |
670 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
346 | | |
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| George Gervin |
791 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
513 | | |
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Percentages |
| George Gervin |
.511 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
.460 | | |
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| George Gervin |
.297 | | 
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| Jayson Tatum |
.375 | | |
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| George Gervin |
.844 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
.844 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| George Gervin |
33.1 | | (1980) | |
| Jayson Tatum |
30.1 | | (2023) | |
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| George Gervin |
5.5 | | (1977) | |
| Jayson Tatum |
8.8 | | (2023) | |
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| George Gervin |
3.7 | | (1978) | |
| Jayson Tatum |
4.9 | | (2024) | |
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| George Gervin |
1.7 | | (1979) | |
| Jayson Tatum |
1.4 | | (2020) | |
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| George Gervin |
1.3 | | (1978) | |
| Jayson Tatum |
0.9 | | (2020) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| George Gervin |
27.0 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
23.8 | | |
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| George Gervin |
5.8 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
7.6 | | |
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| George Gervin |
3.2 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
4.6 | | |
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| George Gervin |
1.2 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
1.1 | | |
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| George Gervin |
0.9 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
0.9 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| George Gervin |
1,592 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
2,287 | | |
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| George Gervin |
341 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
731 | | |
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| George Gervin |
186 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
443 | | |
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| George Gervin |
69 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
108 | | |
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| George Gervin |
52 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
88 | | |
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| George Gervin |
59 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
96 | | |
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Percentages |
| George Gervin |
.508 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
.443 | | |
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| George Gervin |
.000 | |
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| Jayson Tatum |
.356 | | |
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| George Gervin |
.821 | | |
| Jayson Tatum |
.834 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| George Gervin |
33.3 | | (1980) | |
| Jayson Tatum |
30.6 | | (2021) | |
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| George Gervin |
7.3 | | (1982) | |
| Jayson Tatum |
10.5 | | (2023) | |
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| George Gervin |
4.6 | | (1982) | |
| Jayson Tatum |
6.5 | | (2024) | |
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| George Gervin |
1.9 | | (1979) | |
| Jayson Tatum |
1.2 | | (2018) | |
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| George Gervin |
2.7 | | (1978) | |
| Jayson Tatum |
1.6 | | (2021) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
