Complete Stats Comparison of George Gervin and Jayson Tatum

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by George Gervin 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 / Stats / Stats Rankings

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
George Gervin3
(points, steals, blocks)
3
(points, steals, blocks)
10
seasons
Jayson Tatum2
(rebounds, assists)
2
(rebounds, assists)
8
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
George Gervin1
(points)
0
9
Playoffs
Jayson Tatum2
(rebounds, assists)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
8
Playoffs
they are tied2
(steals, blocks)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
George Gervin6
stats
8
stats
2
stats
Jayson Tatum6
stats
6
stats
1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
George Gervin4
stats
3
stats
1
stat
Jayson Tatum6
stats
11
stats
2
stats
they are tied2
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...

Notes: Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(*) = some years in his career don't have the stat.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- George Gervin has better averages in points (+2.6), field goals made (+2.0), free throws made (+1.2), offensive rebounds (+0.6), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+0.1)
- Jayson Tatum has better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.5), defensive rebounds (+3.4), total rebounds (+2.7) and assists (+1.0)
- George Gervin has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.8)
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- George Gervin has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.1) and free throws attempted (+1.4)
- Jayson Tatum has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+6.6)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

George Gervin 26.2
+2.6
Jayson Tatum 23.6
Field Goals Made
George Gervin 10.2
+2.0
Jayson Tatum 8.2
Field Goals Attempted
George Gervin 19.9
+2.1
Jayson Tatum 17.8
George Gervin 0.1
*
Jayson Tatum 2.6
+2.5
3-Pointers Attempted
George Gervin 0.5
*
Jayson Tatum 7.1
+6.6
Free Throws Made
George Gervin 5.7
+1.2
Jayson Tatum 4.5
Free Throws Attempted
George Gervin 6.8
+1.4
Jayson Tatum 5.4
Offensive Rebounds
George Gervin 1.5
+0.6
Jayson Tatum 0.9
Defensive Rebounds
George Gervin 3.1
Jayson Tatum 6.5
+3.4
George Gervin 4.6
Jayson Tatum 7.3
+2.7
George Gervin 2.8
Jayson Tatum 3.8
+1.0
George Gervin 1.2
+0.1
Jayson Tatum 1.1
George Gervin 0.8
+0.1
Jayson Tatum 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
George Gervin 3.0
+0.6 *
Jayson Tatum 2.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
George Gervin 2.9
+0.8
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, George Gervin has more total points, steals and blocks while Jayson Tatum has more total rebounds and assists.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- George Gervin played more years (+2) and games (+206), and has more points (+6,924), field goals made (+3,256), free throws made (+1,881), offensive rebounds (+674), steals (+302) and blocks (+286)
- Jayson Tatum has more 3-pointers made (+1,469), defensive rebounds (+1,360), total rebounds (+686) and assists (+29)
- George Gervin has more turnovers (+748) and personal fouls (+1,099)
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- George Gervin has more field goals attempted (+5,318) and free throws attempted (+2,216)
- Jayson Tatum has more 3-pointers attempted (+3,922)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

George Gervin 10
+2
Jayson Tatum 8
George Gervin 791
+206
Jayson Tatum 585
George Gervin 20,708
+6,924
Jayson Tatum 13,784
Field Goals Made
George Gervin 8,045
+3,256
Jayson Tatum 4,789
Field Goals Attempted
George Gervin 15,747
+5,318
Jayson Tatum 10,429
George Gervin 77
*
Jayson Tatum 1,546
+1,469
3-Pointers Attempted
George Gervin 259
*
Jayson Tatum 4,181
+3,922
Free Throws Made
George Gervin 4,541
+1,881
Jayson Tatum 2,660
Free Throws Attempted
George Gervin 5,383
+2,216
Jayson Tatum 3,167
Offensive Rebounds
George Gervin 1,186
+674
Jayson Tatum 512
Defensive Rebounds
George Gervin 2,421
Jayson Tatum 3,781
+1,360
George Gervin 3,607
Jayson Tatum 4,293
+686
George Gervin 2,214
Jayson Tatum 2,243
+29
George Gervin 941
+302
Jayson Tatum 639
George Gervin 670
+286
Jayson Tatum 384
Turnovers
(lower is better)
George Gervin 2,137
+748 *
Jayson Tatum 1,389
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
George Gervin 2,331
+1,099
Jayson Tatum 1,232

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin 51.1%
+5.2
Jayson Tatum 45.9%
3-Point Percentage
George Gervin 29.7%
*
Jayson Tatum 37.0%
+7.3
Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin 84.4%
+0.4
Jayson Tatum 84.0%

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 rebounds and assists while George Gervin has better average in points. They are tied in steals and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- George Gervin has better averages in points (+2.7), field goals made (+2.4), free throws made (+0.3) and offensive rebounds (+0.9)
- Jayson Tatum has better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.4), defensive rebounds (+3.3), total rebounds (+2.4) and assists (+1.7)
- George Gervin has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.9)
-
- George Gervin has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.3) and free throws attempted (+0.5)
- Jayson Tatum has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+6.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

George Gervin 27.0
+2.7
Jayson Tatum 24.3
Field Goals Made
George Gervin 10.5
+2.4
Jayson Tatum 8.1
Field Goals Attempted
George Gervin 20.8
+2.3
Jayson Tatum 18.5
George Gervin 0.0
*
Jayson Tatum 2.4
+2.4
3-Pointers Attempted
George Gervin 0.4
*
Jayson Tatum 6.9
+6.5
Free Throws Made
George Gervin 5.9
+0.3
Jayson Tatum 5.6
Free Throws Attempted
George Gervin 7.2
+0.5
Jayson Tatum 6.7
Offensive Rebounds
George Gervin 1.9
+0.9
Jayson Tatum 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
George Gervin 3.9
Jayson Tatum 7.2
+3.3
George Gervin 5.8
Jayson Tatum 8.2
+2.4
George Gervin 3.2
Jayson Tatum 4.9
+1.7
George Gervin 1.2
Jayson Tatum 1.2
George Gervin 0.9
Jayson Tatum 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
George Gervin 3.3
+0.4 *
Jayson Tatum 2.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
George Gervin 3.5
+0.9
Jayson Tatum 2.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Jayson Tatum has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than George Gervin.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- George Gervin played more years (+1) and has more
- Jayson Tatum played more games (+62) and has more points (+1,344), field goals made (+361), 3-pointers made (+292), free throws made (+330), offensive rebounds (+8), defensive rebounds (+640), total rebounds (+648), assists (+406), steals (+74) and blocks (+55)
-
- Jayson Tatum has more turnovers (+165) and personal fouls (+111)
-
- Jayson Tatum has more field goals attempted (+1,016), 3-pointers attempted (+827) and free throws attempted (+382)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

George Gervin 9
+1
Jayson Tatum 8
George Gervin 59
Jayson Tatum 121
+62
George Gervin 1,592
Jayson Tatum 2,936
+1,344
Field Goals Made
George Gervin 622
Jayson Tatum 983
+361
Field Goals Attempted
George Gervin 1,225
Jayson Tatum 2,241
+1,016
George Gervin 0
*
Jayson Tatum 292
+292
3-Pointers Attempted
George Gervin 13
*
Jayson Tatum 840
+827
Free Throws Made
George Gervin 348
Jayson Tatum 678
+330
Free Throws Attempted
George Gervin 424
Jayson Tatum 806
+382
Offensive Rebounds
George Gervin 110
Jayson Tatum 118
+8
Defensive Rebounds
George Gervin 231
Jayson Tatum 871
+640
George Gervin 341
Jayson Tatum 989
+648
George Gervin 186
Jayson Tatum 592
+406
George Gervin 69
Jayson Tatum 143
+74
George Gervin 51
Jayson Tatum 106
+55
Turnovers
(lower is better)
George Gervin 187
*
Jayson Tatum 352
+165
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
George Gervin 207
Jayson Tatum 318
+111

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 George Gervin has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin 50.8%
+6.9
Jayson Tatum 43.9%
3-Point Percentage
George Gervin 0.0%
*
Jayson Tatum 34.8%
+34.8
Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin 82.1%
Jayson Tatum 84.1%
+2.0