Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Earl Tatum Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Earl Tatum and Giannis Antetokounmpo 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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G. Antetokounmpo:
2013-14 to 2023-24
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Earl Tatum:
1976-77 to 1979-80
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Honors and Awards |
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| G. Antetokounmpo | 2 |
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| Earl Tatum | 0 | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo | 1 |
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| Earl Tatum | 0 | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo | 1 |
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| Earl Tatum | 0 | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo | 1 |
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| Earl Tatum | 0 | |
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* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.
Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| G. Antetokounmpo |
23.4 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
9.6 | | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
9.8 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
2.6 | | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
4.9 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
1.9 | | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
1.1 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
1.2 | | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
1.2 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
0.4 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| G. Antetokounmpo |
18,502 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
2,508 | | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
7,732 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
682 | | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
3,855 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
507 | | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
903 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
319 | | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
986 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
101 | | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
792 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
262 | | |
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Percentages |
| G. Antetokounmpo |
.545 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
.459 | | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
.286 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
.333 | |   *
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
.702 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
.746 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| G. Antetokounmpo |
31.1 | | (2023) | |
| Earl Tatum |
14.3 | | (1978) | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
13.6 | | (2020) | |
| Earl Tatum |
3.6 | | (1978) | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
6.5 | | (2024) | |
| Earl Tatum |
3.6 | | (1978) | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
1.6 | | (2017) | |
| Earl Tatum |
1.7 | | (1978) | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
1.9 | | (2017) | |
| Earl Tatum |
0.5 | | (1978) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| G. Antetokounmpo |
26.6 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
13.6 | | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
12.0 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
4.9 | | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
5.2 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
2.5 | | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
1.0 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
1.4 | | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
1.3 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
0.8 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| G. Antetokounmpo |
2,105 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
150 | | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
945 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
54 | | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
413 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
27 | | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
80 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
15 | | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
105 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
9 | | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
79 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
11 | | |
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Percentages |
| G. Antetokounmpo |
.527 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
.500 | | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
.261 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
- | | *
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
.618 | | |
| Earl Tatum |
.667 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| G. Antetokounmpo |
31.7 | | (2022) | |
| Earl Tatum |
13.6 | | (1977) | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
14.2 | | (2022) | |
| Earl Tatum |
4.9 | | (1977) | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
6.8 | | (2022) | |
| Earl Tatum |
2.5 | | (1977) | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
2.2 | | (2017) | |
| Earl Tatum |
1.4 | | (1977) | |
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| G. Antetokounmpo |
2.0 | | (2019) | |
| Earl Tatum |
0.8 | | (1977) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
