Complete Stats Comparison of Jayson Tatum and Zion Williamson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Jayson Tatum and Zion Williamson 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.

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
Jayson Tatum3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
8
seasons
Zion Williamson2
(points, assists)
0
6
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Jayson Tatum5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
8
Playoffs
Zion Williamson0
0
0
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Jayson Tatum7
stats
12
stats
2
stats
Zion Williamson5
stats
2
stats
1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Jayson Tatum10
stats
12
stats
3
stats
Zion Williamson2
stats
2
stats
0
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 rebounds, steals and blocks while Zion Williamson has better averages in points and assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Jayson Tatum has better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.5), defensive rebounds (+2.2), total rebounds (+0.7), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+0.1)
- Zion Williamson has better averages in points (+1.1), field goals made (+1.3), free throws made (+1.0), offensive rebounds (+1.4) and assists (+0.5)
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- Zion Williamson has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.2)
- Jayson Tatum has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.6) and 3-pointers attempted (+6.6)
- Zion Williamson has higher average in free throws attempted (+2.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Jayson Tatum 23.6
Zion Williamson 24.7
+1.1
Field Goals Made
Jayson Tatum 8.2
Zion Williamson 9.5
+1.3
Field Goals Attempted
Jayson Tatum 17.8
+1.6
Zion Williamson 16.2
Jayson Tatum 2.6
+2.5
Zion Williamson 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Jayson Tatum 7.1
+6.6
Zion Williamson 0.5
Free Throws Made
Jayson Tatum 4.5
Zion Williamson 5.5
+1.0
Free Throws Attempted
Jayson Tatum 5.4
Zion Williamson 7.9
+2.5
Offensive Rebounds
Jayson Tatum 0.9
Zion Williamson 2.3
+1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Jayson Tatum 6.5
+2.2
Zion Williamson 4.3
Jayson Tatum 7.3
+0.7
Zion Williamson 6.6
Jayson Tatum 3.8
Zion Williamson 4.3
+0.5
Jayson Tatum 1.1
+0.1
Zion Williamson 1.0
Jayson Tatum 0.7
+0.1
Zion Williamson 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jayson Tatum 2.4
Zion Williamson 2.8
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jayson Tatum 2.1
Zion Williamson 2.3
+0.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Jayson Tatum played more years (+2) and games (+370), and has more points (+8,478), field goals made (+2,738), 3-pointers made (+1,514), free throws made (+1,488), offensive rebounds (+20), defensive rebounds (+2,849), total rebounds (+2,869), assists (+1,318), steals (+415) and blocks (+246)
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- Jayson Tatum has more turnovers (+778) and personal fouls (+747)
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- Jayson Tatum has more field goals attempted (+6,940), 3-pointers attempted (+4,083) and free throws attempted (+1,465)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Jayson Tatum 8
+2
Zion Williamson 6
Jayson Tatum 585
+370
Zion Williamson 215
Jayson Tatum 13,784
+8,478
Zion Williamson 5,306
Field Goals Made
Jayson Tatum 4,789
+2,738
Zion Williamson 2,051
Field Goals Attempted
Jayson Tatum 10,429
+6,940
Zion Williamson 3,489
Jayson Tatum 1,546
+1,514
Zion Williamson 32
3-Pointers Attempted
Jayson Tatum 4,181
+4,083
Zion Williamson 98
Free Throws Made
Jayson Tatum 2,660
+1,488
Zion Williamson 1,172
Free Throws Attempted
Jayson Tatum 3,167
+1,465
Zion Williamson 1,702
Offensive Rebounds
Jayson Tatum 512
+20
Zion Williamson 492
Defensive Rebounds
Jayson Tatum 3,781
+2,849
Zion Williamson 932
Jayson Tatum 4,293
+2,869
Zion Williamson 1,424
Jayson Tatum 2,243
+1,318
Zion Williamson 925
Jayson Tatum 639
+415
Zion Williamson 224
Jayson Tatum 384
+246
Zion Williamson 138
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jayson Tatum 1,389
+778
Zion Williamson 611
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jayson Tatum 1,232
+747
Zion Williamson 485

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 Zion Williamson has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Jayson Tatum 45.9%
Zion Williamson 58.8%
+12.9
3-Point Percentage
Jayson Tatum 37.0%
+4.3
Zion Williamson 32.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Jayson Tatum 84.0%
+15.1
Zion Williamson 68.9%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Jayson Tatum has better averages in points (+24.3), field goals made (+8.1), 3-pointers made (+2.4), free throws made (+5.6), offensive rebounds (+1.0), defensive rebounds (+7.2), total rebounds (+8.2), assists (+4.9), steals (+1.2) and blocks (+0.9)
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- Jayson Tatum has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.9) and personal fouls (+2.6)
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- Jayson Tatum has higher averages in field goals attempted (+18.5), 3-pointers attempted (+6.9) and free throws attempted (+6.7)
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Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Jayson Tatum played more years (+8) and games (+121), and has more points (+2,936), field goals made (+983), 3-pointers made (+292), free throws made (+678), offensive rebounds (+118), defensive rebounds (+871), total rebounds (+989), assists (+592), steals (+143) and blocks (+106)
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- Jayson Tatum has more turnovers (+352) and personal fouls (+318)
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- Jayson Tatum has more field goals attempted (+2,241), 3-pointers attempted (+840) and free throws attempted (+806)
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Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

- Jayson Tatum has field goal percentage (+43.9), 3-point percentage (+34.8) and free throw percentage (+84.1)
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