Complete Stats Comparison of James Harden and Jayson Tatum

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by James Harden 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
James Harden3
(points, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		17
seasons
Jayson Tatum2
(rebounds, blocks)		0
8
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
James Harden2
(assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		16
Playoffs
Jayson Tatum3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		8
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
James Harden5
stats		12
stats		1
stat
Jayson Tatum7
stats		2
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
James Harden4
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Jayson Tatum8
stats		5
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, James Harden has better averages in points, assists and steals while Jayson Tatum has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- James Harden has better averages in points (+0.5), 3-pointers made (+0.2), free throws made (+2.6), assists (+3.4) and steals (+0.4)
- Jayson Tatum has better averages in field goals made (+1.1), offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+1.6), total rebounds (+1.7) and blocks (+0.1)
- James Harden has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.3) and personal fouls (+0.4)
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- James Harden has higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+0.5) and free throws attempted (+2.8)
- Jayson Tatum has higher average in field goals attempted (+1.6)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
James Harden 24.1
+0.5
Jayson Tatum 23.6
Field Goals Made
James Harden 7.1
Jayson Tatum 8.2
+1.1
Field Goals Attempted
James Harden 16.2
Jayson Tatum 17.8
+1.6
3-Pointers Made
James Harden 2.8
+0.2
Jayson Tatum 2.6
3-Pointers Attempted
James Harden 7.6
+0.5
Jayson Tatum 7.1
Free Throws Made
James Harden 7.1
+2.6
Jayson Tatum 4.5
Free Throws Attempted
James Harden 8.2
+2.8
Jayson Tatum 5.4
Offensive Rebounds
James Harden 0.8
Jayson Tatum 0.9
+0.1
Defensive Rebounds
James Harden 4.9
Jayson Tatum 6.5
+1.6
Total Rebounds
James Harden 5.6
Jayson Tatum 7.3
+1.7
Assists
James Harden 7.2
+3.4
Jayson Tatum 3.8
Steals
James Harden 1.5
+0.4
Jayson Tatum 1.1
Blocks
James Harden 0.6
Jayson Tatum 0.7
+0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
James Harden 3.7
+1.3
Jayson Tatum 2.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
James Harden 2.5
+0.4
Jayson Tatum 2.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, James Harden has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Jayson Tatum.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- James Harden played more years (+9) and games (+595), and has more points (+14,666), field goals made (+3,604), 3-pointers made (+1,731), free throws made (+5,727), offensive rebounds (+375), defensive rebounds (+1,950), total rebounds (+2,325), assists (+6,305), steals (+1,113) and blocks (+281)
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- James Harden has more turnovers (+2,982) and personal fouls (+1,687)
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- James Harden has more field goals attempted (+8,685), 3-pointers attempted (+4,844) and free throws attempted (+6,561)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
James Harden 17
+9
Jayson Tatum 8
Games
James Harden 1,180
+595
Jayson Tatum 585
Points
James Harden 28,450
+14,666
Jayson Tatum 13,784
Field Goals Made
James Harden 8,393
+3,604
Jayson Tatum 4,789
Field Goals Attempted
James Harden 19,114
+8,685
Jayson Tatum 10,429
3-Pointers Made
James Harden 3,277
+1,731
Jayson Tatum 1,546
3-Pointers Attempted
James Harden 9,025
+4,844
Jayson Tatum 4,181
Free Throws Made
James Harden 8,387
+5,727
Jayson Tatum 2,660
Free Throws Attempted
James Harden 9,728
+6,561
Jayson Tatum 3,167
Offensive Rebounds
James Harden 887
+375
Jayson Tatum 512
Defensive Rebounds
James Harden 5,731
+1,950
Jayson Tatum 3,781
Total Rebounds
James Harden 6,618
+2,325
Jayson Tatum 4,293
Assists
James Harden 8,548
+6,305
Jayson Tatum 2,243
Steals
James Harden 1,752
+1,113
Jayson Tatum 639
Blocks
James Harden 665
+281
Jayson Tatum 384
Turnovers
(lower is better)
James Harden 4,371
+2,982
Jayson Tatum 1,389
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
James Harden 2,919
+1,687
Jayson Tatum 1,232

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden 43.9%
Jayson Tatum 45.9%
+2.0
3-Point Percentage
James Harden 36.3%
Jayson Tatum 37.0%
+0.7
Free Throw Percentage
James Harden 86.2%
+2.2
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 points, rebounds and blocks while James Harden has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- James Harden has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+0.8), assists (+1.6) and steals (+0.4)
- Jayson Tatum has better averages in points (+1.8), field goals made (+1.3), offensive rebounds (+0.3), defensive rebounds (+2.4), total rebounds (+2.7) and blocks (+0.3)
- James Harden has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.5) and personal fouls (+0.4)
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- James Harden has higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+0.5) and free throws attempted (+0.7)
- Jayson Tatum has higher average in field goals attempted (+2.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
James Harden 22.5
Jayson Tatum 24.3
+1.8
Field Goals Made
James Harden 6.8
Jayson Tatum 8.1
+1.3
Field Goals Attempted
James Harden 16.0
Jayson Tatum 18.5
+2.5
3-Pointers Made
James Harden 2.5
+0.1
Jayson Tatum 2.4
3-Pointers Attempted
James Harden 7.4
+0.5
Jayson Tatum 6.9
Free Throws Made
James Harden 6.4
+0.8
Jayson Tatum 5.6
Free Throws Attempted
James Harden 7.4
+0.7
Jayson Tatum 6.7
Offensive Rebounds
James Harden 0.7
Jayson Tatum 1.0
+0.3
Defensive Rebounds
James Harden 4.8
Jayson Tatum 7.2
+2.4
Total Rebounds
James Harden 5.5
Jayson Tatum 8.2
+2.7
Assists
James Harden 6.5
+1.6
Jayson Tatum 4.9
Steals
James Harden 1.6
+0.4
Jayson Tatum 1.2
Blocks
James Harden 0.6
Jayson Tatum 0.9
+0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
James Harden 3.4
+0.5
Jayson Tatum 2.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
James Harden 3.0
+0.4
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, James Harden has more total points, assists and steals while Jayson Tatum has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- James Harden played more years (+8) and games (+52), and has more points (+959), field goals made (+190), 3-pointers made (+142), free throws made (+437), offensive rebounds (+8), assists (+533) and steals (+139)
- Jayson Tatum has more defensive rebounds (+49), total rebounds (+41) and blocks (+8)
- James Harden has more turnovers (+238) and personal fouls (+194)
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- James Harden has more field goals attempted (+519), 3-pointers attempted (+435) and free throws attempted (+477)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
James Harden 16
+8
Jayson Tatum 8
Games
James Harden 173
+52
Jayson Tatum 121
Points
James Harden 3,895
+959
Jayson Tatum 2,936
Field Goals Made
James Harden 1,173
+190
Jayson Tatum 983
Field Goals Attempted
James Harden 2,760
+519
Jayson Tatum 2,241
3-Pointers Made
James Harden 434
+142
Jayson Tatum 292
3-Pointers Attempted
James Harden 1,275
+435
Jayson Tatum 840
Free Throws Made
James Harden 1,115
+437
Jayson Tatum 678
Free Throws Attempted
James Harden 1,283
+477
Jayson Tatum 806
Offensive Rebounds
James Harden 126
+8
Jayson Tatum 118
Defensive Rebounds
James Harden 822
Jayson Tatum 871
+49
Total Rebounds
James Harden 948
Jayson Tatum 989
+41
Assists
James Harden 1,125
+533
Jayson Tatum 592
Steals
James Harden 282
+139
Jayson Tatum 143
Blocks
James Harden 98
Jayson Tatum 106
+8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
James Harden 590
+238
Jayson Tatum 352
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
James Harden 512
+194
Jayson Tatum 318

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden 42.5%
Jayson Tatum 43.9%
+1.4
3-Point Percentage
James Harden 34.0%
Jayson Tatum 34.8%
+0.8
Free Throw Percentage
James Harden 86.9%
+2.8
Jayson Tatum 84.1%
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