Complete Stats Comparison of Dwight Howard and Jayson Tatum

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dwight Howard and Jayson Tatum during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings / Games against each other

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Dwight Howard2
(rebounds, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		18
seasons
Jayson Tatum3
(points, assists, steals)		1
(assists)		8
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Dwight Howard2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		12
Playoffs
Jayson Tatum3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		8
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dwight Howard4
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Jayson Tatum8
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dwight Howard5
stats		7
stats		1
stat
Jayson Tatum7
stats		7
stats		2
stats

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Jayson Tatum has better averages in points, assists and steals while Dwight Howard has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dwight Howard has better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.4), defensive rebounds (+1.9), total rebounds (+4.5) and blocks (+1.1)
- Jayson Tatum has better averages in points (+7.9), field goals made (+2.5), 3-pointers made (+2.6), free throws made (+0.2), assists (+2.5) and steals (+0.2)
- Dwight Howard has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+1.0)
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- Dwight Howard has higher average in free throws attempted (+2.2)
- Jayson Tatum has higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.1) and 3-pointers attempted (+7.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dwight Howard 15.7
Jayson Tatum 23.6
+7.9
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 5.7
Jayson Tatum 8.2
+2.5
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 9.7
Jayson Tatum 17.8
+8.1
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 0.0
Jayson Tatum 2.6
+2.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 0.1
Jayson Tatum 7.1
+7.0
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 4.3
Jayson Tatum 4.5
+0.2
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 7.6
+2.2
Jayson Tatum 5.4
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 3.3
+2.4
Jayson Tatum 0.9
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 8.4
+1.9
Jayson Tatum 6.5
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 11.8
+4.5
Jayson Tatum 7.3
Assists
Dwight Howard 1.3
Jayson Tatum 3.8
+2.5
Steals
Dwight Howard 0.9
Jayson Tatum 1.1
+0.2
Blocks
Dwight Howard 1.8
+1.1
Jayson Tatum 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 2.7
+0.3
Jayson Tatum 2.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3.1
+1.0
Jayson Tatum 2.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Dwight Howard has more total points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Jayson Tatum has more total assists.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dwight Howard played more years (+10) and games (+657), and has more points (+5,701), field goals made (+2,262), free throws made (+2,701), offensive rebounds (+3,639), defensive rebounds (+6,695), total rebounds (+10,334), steals (+442) and blocks (+1,844)
- Jayson Tatum has more 3-pointers made (+1,524) and assists (+567)
- Dwight Howard has more turnovers (+1,913) and personal fouls (+2,680)
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- Dwight Howard has more field goals attempted (+1,587) and free throws attempted (+6,288)
- Jayson Tatum has more 3-pointers attempted (+4,078)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dwight Howard 18
+10
Jayson Tatum 8
Games
Dwight Howard 1,242
+657
Jayson Tatum 585
Points
Dwight Howard 19,485
+5,701
Jayson Tatum 13,784
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 7,051
+2,262
Jayson Tatum 4,789
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 12,016
+1,587
Jayson Tatum 10,429
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 22
Jayson Tatum 1,546
+1,524
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 103
Jayson Tatum 4,181
+4,078
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 5,361
+2,701
Jayson Tatum 2,660
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 9,455
+6,288
Jayson Tatum 3,167
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 4,151
+3,639
Jayson Tatum 512
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 10,476
+6,695
Jayson Tatum 3,781
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 14,627
+10,334
Jayson Tatum 4,293
Assists
Dwight Howard 1,676
Jayson Tatum 2,243
+567
Steals
Dwight Howard 1,081
+442
Jayson Tatum 639
Blocks
Dwight Howard 2,228
+1,844
Jayson Tatum 384
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3,302
+1,913
Jayson Tatum 1,389
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3,912
+2,680
Jayson Tatum 1,232

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Jayson Tatum has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Dwight Howard has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard 58.7%
+12.8
Jayson Tatum 45.9%
3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard 21.4%
Jayson Tatum 37.0%
+15.6
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard 56.7%
Jayson Tatum 84.0%
+27.3

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Jayson Tatum has better averages in points, assists and steals while Dwight Howard has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dwight Howard has better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.5), defensive rebounds (+1.1), total rebounds (+3.6) and blocks (+1.1)
- Jayson Tatum has better averages in points (+9.0), field goals made (+2.7), 3-pointers made (+2.4), free throws made (+1.2), assists (+3.7) and steals (+0.4)
- Dwight Howard has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.1)
- Jayson Tatum has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.3)
- Dwight Howard has higher average in free throws attempted (+1.3)
- Jayson Tatum has higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.3) and 3-pointers attempted (+6.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dwight Howard 15.3
Jayson Tatum 24.3
+9.0
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 5.4
Jayson Tatum 8.1
+2.7
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 9.2
Jayson Tatum 18.5
+9.3
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 0.0
Jayson Tatum 2.4
+2.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 0.1
Jayson Tatum 6.9
+6.8
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 4.4
Jayson Tatum 5.6
+1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 8.0
+1.3
Jayson Tatum 6.7
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 3.5
+2.5
Jayson Tatum 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 8.3
+1.1
Jayson Tatum 7.2
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 11.8
+3.6
Jayson Tatum 8.2
Assists
Dwight Howard 1.2
Jayson Tatum 4.9
+3.7
Steals
Dwight Howard 0.8
Jayson Tatum 1.2
+0.4
Blocks
Dwight Howard 2.0
+1.1
Jayson Tatum 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 2.6
Jayson Tatum 2.9
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3.7
+1.1
Jayson Tatum 2.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Jayson Tatum has more total points, assists and steals while Dwight Howard has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dwight Howard played more years (+4) and games (+4), and has more offensive rebounds (+323), defensive rebounds (+161), total rebounds (+484) and blocks (+142)
- Jayson Tatum has more points (+1,027), field goals made (+302), 3-pointers made (+291), free throws made (+132), assists (+443) and steals (+49)
- Dwight Howard has more personal fouls (+149)
- Jayson Tatum has more turnovers (+29)
- Dwight Howard has more free throws attempted (+191)
- Jayson Tatum has more field goals attempted (+1,085) and 3-pointers attempted (+833)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dwight Howard 12
+4
Jayson Tatum 8
Games
Dwight Howard 125
+4
Jayson Tatum 121
Points
Dwight Howard 1,909
Jayson Tatum 2,936
+1,027
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 681
Jayson Tatum 983
+302
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 1,156
Jayson Tatum 2,241
+1,085
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 1
Jayson Tatum 292
+291
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 7
Jayson Tatum 840
+833
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 546
Jayson Tatum 678
+132
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 997
+191
Jayson Tatum 806
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 441
+323
Jayson Tatum 118
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 1,032
+161
Jayson Tatum 871
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 1,473
+484
Jayson Tatum 989
Assists
Dwight Howard 149
Jayson Tatum 592
+443
Steals
Dwight Howard 94
Jayson Tatum 143
+49
Blocks
Dwight Howard 248
+142
Jayson Tatum 106
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 323
Jayson Tatum 352
+29
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 467
+149
Jayson Tatum 318

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Jayson Tatum has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Dwight Howard has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard 58.9%
+15.0
Jayson Tatum 43.9%
3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard 14.3%
Jayson Tatum 34.8%
+20.5
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard 54.8%
Jayson Tatum 84.1%
+29.3
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