Complete Stats Comparison of Kendrick Perkins and Jayson Tatum

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kendrick Perkins 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
Kendrick Perkins1
(blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		14
seasons
Jayson Tatum4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		8
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kendrick Perkins1
(blocks)		1
(blocks)		9
Playoffs
Jayson Tatum4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, 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
Kendrick Perkins3
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Jayson Tatum9
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kendrick Perkins3
stats		5
stats		1
stat
Jayson Tatum9
stats		9
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, rebounds, assists and steals while Kendrick Perkins has better average in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kendrick Perkins has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.8) and blocks (+0.5)
- Jayson Tatum has better averages in points (+18.2), field goals made (+6.0), 3-pointers made (+2.6), free throws made (+3.5), defensive rebounds (+2.4), total rebounds (+1.5), assists (+2.8) and steals (+0.8)
- Kendrick Perkins has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
- Jayson Tatum has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.8)
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- Jayson Tatum has higher averages in field goals attempted (+13.7), 3-pointers attempted (+7.1) and free throws attempted (+3.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kendrick Perkins 5.4
Jayson Tatum 23.6
+18.2
Field Goals Made
Kendrick Perkins 2.2
Jayson Tatum 8.2
+6.0
Field Goals Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 4.1
Jayson Tatum 17.8
+13.7
3-Pointers Made
Kendrick Perkins 0.0
Jayson Tatum 2.6
+2.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 0.0
Jayson Tatum 7.1
+7.1
Free Throws Made
Kendrick Perkins 1.0
Jayson Tatum 4.5
+3.5
Free Throws Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 1.7
Jayson Tatum 5.4
+3.7
Offensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 1.7
+0.8
Jayson Tatum 0.9
Defensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 4.1
Jayson Tatum 6.5
+2.4
Total Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 5.8
Jayson Tatum 7.3
+1.5
Assists
Kendrick Perkins 1.0
Jayson Tatum 3.8
+2.8
Steals
Kendrick Perkins 0.3
Jayson Tatum 1.1
+0.8
Blocks
Kendrick Perkins 1.2
+0.5
Jayson Tatum 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 1.6
Jayson Tatum 2.4
+0.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 2.7
+0.6
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, Jayson Tatum has more total points, assists and steals while Kendrick Perkins has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kendrick Perkins played more years (+6) and games (+197), and has more offensive rebounds (+793), total rebounds (+239) and blocks (+519)
- Jayson Tatum has more points (+9,570), field goals made (+3,084), 3-pointers made (+1,546), free throws made (+1,856), defensive rebounds (+554), assists (+1,430) and steals (+376)
- Kendrick Perkins has more personal fouls (+910)
- Jayson Tatum has more turnovers (+156)
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- Jayson Tatum has more field goals attempted (+7,210), 3-pointers attempted (+4,167) and free throws attempted (+1,814)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kendrick Perkins 14
+6
Jayson Tatum 8
Games
Kendrick Perkins 782
+197
Jayson Tatum 585
Points
Kendrick Perkins 4,214
Jayson Tatum 13,784
+9,570
Field Goals Made
Kendrick Perkins 1,705
Jayson Tatum 4,789
+3,084
Field Goals Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 3,219
Jayson Tatum 10,429
+7,210
3-Pointers Made
Kendrick Perkins 0
Jayson Tatum 1,546
+1,546
3-Pointers Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 14
Jayson Tatum 4,181
+4,167
Free Throws Made
Kendrick Perkins 804
Jayson Tatum 2,660
+1,856
Free Throws Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 1,353
Jayson Tatum 3,167
+1,814
Offensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 1,305
+793
Jayson Tatum 512
Defensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 3,227
Jayson Tatum 3,781
+554
Total Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 4,532
+239
Jayson Tatum 4,293
Assists
Kendrick Perkins 813
Jayson Tatum 2,243
+1,430
Steals
Kendrick Perkins 263
Jayson Tatum 639
+376
Blocks
Kendrick Perkins 903
+519
Jayson Tatum 384
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 1,233
Jayson Tatum 1,389
+156
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 2,142
+910
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 Kendrick Perkins has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kendrick Perkins 53.0%
+7.1
Jayson Tatum 45.9%
3-Point Percentage
Kendrick Perkins 0.0%
Jayson Tatum 37.0%
+37.0
Free Throw Percentage
Kendrick Perkins 59.4%
Jayson Tatum 84.0%
+24.6

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, assists and steals while Kendrick Perkins has better average in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kendrick Perkins has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.9) and blocks (+0.2)
- Jayson Tatum has better averages in points (+19.2), field goals made (+6.1), 3-pointers made (+2.4), free throws made (+4.5), defensive rebounds (+3.2), total rebounds (+2.3), assists (+4.2) and steals (+0.8)
- Kendrick Perkins has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
- Jayson Tatum has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.4)
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- Jayson Tatum has higher averages in field goals attempted (+14.5), 3-pointers attempted (+6.9) and free throws attempted (+5.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kendrick Perkins 5.1
Jayson Tatum 24.3
+19.2
Field Goals Made
Kendrick Perkins 2.0
Jayson Tatum 8.1
+6.1
Field Goals Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 4.0
Jayson Tatum 18.5
+14.5
3-Pointers Made
Kendrick Perkins 0.0
Jayson Tatum 2.4
+2.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 0.0
Jayson Tatum 6.9
+6.9
Free Throws Made
Kendrick Perkins 1.1
Jayson Tatum 5.6
+4.5
Free Throws Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 1.6
Jayson Tatum 6.7
+5.1
Offensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 1.9
+0.9
Jayson Tatum 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 4.0
Jayson Tatum 7.2
+3.2
Total Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 5.9
Jayson Tatum 8.2
+2.3
Assists
Kendrick Perkins 0.7
Jayson Tatum 4.9
+4.2
Steals
Kendrick Perkins 0.4
Jayson Tatum 1.2
+0.8
Blocks
Kendrick Perkins 1.1
+0.2
Jayson Tatum 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 1.5
Jayson Tatum 2.9
+1.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 3.2
+0.6
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, rebounds, assists and steals while Kendrick Perkins has more total blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kendrick Perkins played more years (+1) and games (+22), and has more offensive rebounds (+151) and blocks (+50)
- Jayson Tatum has more points (+2,201), field goals made (+693), 3-pointers made (+292), free throws made (+523), defensive rebounds (+297), total rebounds (+146), assists (+490) and steals (+90)
- Kendrick Perkins has more personal fouls (+135)
- Jayson Tatum has more turnovers (+134)
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- Jayson Tatum has more field goals attempted (+1,663), 3-pointers attempted (+836) and free throws attempted (+572)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kendrick Perkins 9
+1
Jayson Tatum 8
Games
Kendrick Perkins 143
+22
Jayson Tatum 121
Points
Kendrick Perkins 735
Jayson Tatum 2,936
+2,201
Field Goals Made
Kendrick Perkins 290
Jayson Tatum 983
+693
Field Goals Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 578
Jayson Tatum 2,241
+1,663
3-Pointers Made
Kendrick Perkins 0
Jayson Tatum 292
+292
3-Pointers Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 4
Jayson Tatum 840
+836
Free Throws Made
Kendrick Perkins 155
Jayson Tatum 678
+523
Free Throws Attempted
Kendrick Perkins 234
Jayson Tatum 806
+572
Offensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 269
+151
Jayson Tatum 118
Defensive Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 574
Jayson Tatum 871
+297
Total Rebounds
Kendrick Perkins 843
Jayson Tatum 989
+146
Assists
Kendrick Perkins 102
Jayson Tatum 592
+490
Steals
Kendrick Perkins 53
Jayson Tatum 143
+90
Blocks
Kendrick Perkins 156
+50
Jayson Tatum 106
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 218
Jayson Tatum 352
+134
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kendrick Perkins 453
+135
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 Kendrick Perkins has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kendrick Perkins 50.2%
+6.3
Jayson Tatum 43.9%
3-Point Percentage
Kendrick Perkins 0.0%
Jayson Tatum 34.8%
+34.8
Free Throw Percentage
Kendrick Perkins 66.2%
Jayson Tatum 84.1%
+17.9
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