Reggie Jackson vs. Earl Tatum Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Earl Tatum and Reggie Jackson 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

Reggie Jackson

vs.

Earl Tatum

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Reggie Jackson: 2011-12 to 2023-24
Earl Tatum: 1976-77 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Reggie Jackson 1 Earl Tatum 0

NBA Seasons Reggie Jackson 13 Earl Tatum 4

Playoffs Played Reggie Jackson 8 Earl Tatum 1

All-Star Games Reggie Jackson 0 Earl Tatum 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Reggie Jackson 12.6 Earl Tatum 9.6

Rebounds Per Game Reggie Jackson 2.8 Earl Tatum 2.6

Assists Per Game Reggie Jackson 4.2 Earl Tatum 1.9

Steals Per Game Reggie Jackson 0.7 Earl Tatum 1.2

Blocks Per Game Reggie Jackson 0.1 Earl Tatum 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Reggie Jackson 10,709 Earl Tatum 2,508

Total Rebounds Reggie Jackson 2,421 Earl Tatum 682

Total Assists Reggie Jackson 3,561 Earl Tatum 507

Total Steals Reggie Jackson 577 Earl Tatum 319

Total Blocks Reggie Jackson 107 Earl Tatum 101

Total Games Reggie Jackson 853 Earl Tatum 262

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Reggie Jackson .424 Earl Tatum .459

3-Point Percentage Reggie Jackson .345 Earl Tatum .333 *

Free Throw Percentage Reggie Jackson .854 Earl Tatum .746

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Reggie Jackson 18.8 (2016) Earl Tatum 14.3 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Reggie Jackson 4.2 (2015) Earl Tatum 3.6 (1978)

Assists Per Game Reggie Jackson 6.2 (2016) Earl Tatum 3.6 (1978)

Steals Per Game Reggie Jackson 1.1 (2014) Earl Tatum 1.7 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Reggie Jackson 0.2 (2022) Earl Tatum 0.5 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Reggie Jackson 11.3 Earl Tatum 13.6

Rebounds Per Game Reggie Jackson 3.0 Earl Tatum 4.9

Assists Per Game Reggie Jackson 3.0 Earl Tatum 2.5

Steals Per Game Reggie Jackson 0.5 Earl Tatum 1.4

Blocks Per Game Reggie Jackson 0.2 Earl Tatum 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Reggie Jackson 907 Earl Tatum 150

Total Rebounds Reggie Jackson 240 Earl Tatum 54

Total Assists Reggie Jackson 236 Earl Tatum 27

Total Steals Reggie Jackson 41 Earl Tatum 15

Total Blocks Reggie Jackson 16 Earl Tatum 9

Total Games Reggie Jackson 80 Earl Tatum 11

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Reggie Jackson .463 Earl Tatum .500

3-Point Percentage Reggie Jackson .389 Earl Tatum - *

Free Throw Percentage Reggie Jackson .888 Earl Tatum .667

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Reggie Jackson 17.8 (2021) Earl Tatum 13.6 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Reggie Jackson 4.9 (2013) Earl Tatum 4.9 (1977)

Assists Per Game Reggie Jackson 9.3 (2016) Earl Tatum 2.5 (1977)

Steals Per Game Reggie Jackson 1.5 (2016) Earl Tatum 1.4 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Reggie Jackson 0.5 (2013) Earl Tatum 0.8 (1977)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.