Complete Stats Comparison of Larry Johnson and Jayson Tatum

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Larry Johnson 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

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
Larry Johnson1
(rebounds)		2
(rebounds, assists)		10
seasons
Jayson Tatum4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		3
(points, steals, blocks)		8
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Larry Johnson0
0
6
Playoffs
Jayson Tatum5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, 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
Larry Johnson3
stats		5
stats		1
stat
Jayson Tatum9
stats		9
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Larry Johnson2
stats		2
stats		1
stat
Jayson Tatum10
stats		12
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, steals and blocks while Larry Johnson has better average in rebounds.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Larry Johnson has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.6) and total rebounds (+0.2)
- Jayson Tatum has better averages in points (+7.4), field goals made (+2.0), 3-pointers made (+2.1), free throws made (+1.3), defensive rebounds (+1.5), assists (+0.5), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+0.3)
- Larry Johnson has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
- Jayson Tatum has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.4)
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- Jayson Tatum has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.9), 3-pointers attempted (+5.5) and free throws attempted (+1.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Johnson 16.2
Jayson Tatum 23.6
+7.4
Field Goals Made
Larry Johnson 6.2
Jayson Tatum 8.2
+2.0
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Johnson 12.9
Jayson Tatum 17.8
+4.9
3-Pointers Made
Larry Johnson 0.5
Jayson Tatum 2.6
+2.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Johnson 1.6
Jayson Tatum 7.1
+5.5
Free Throws Made
Larry Johnson 3.2
Jayson Tatum 4.5
+1.3
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Johnson 4.2
Jayson Tatum 5.4
+1.2
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 2.5
+1.6
Jayson Tatum 0.9
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 5.0
Jayson Tatum 6.5
+1.5
Total Rebounds
Larry Johnson 7.5
+0.2
Jayson Tatum 7.3
Assists
Larry Johnson 3.3
Jayson Tatum 3.8
+0.5
Steals
Larry Johnson 0.7
Jayson Tatum 1.1
+0.4
Blocks
Larry Johnson 0.4
Jayson Tatum 0.7
+0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 2.0
Jayson Tatum 2.4
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 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, steals and blocks while Larry Johnson has more total rebounds and assists.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Larry Johnson played more years (+2) and games (+122), and has more offensive rebounds (+1,282), total rebounds (+1,007) and assists (+55)
- Jayson Tatum has more points (+2,334), field goals made (+388), 3-pointers made (+1,179), free throws made (+379), defensive rebounds (+275), steals (+124) and blocks (+126)
- Larry Johnson has more turnovers (+46) and personal fouls (+661)
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- Jayson Tatum has more field goals attempted (+1,343), 3-pointers attempted (+3,077) and free throws attempted (+189)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Johnson 10
+2
Jayson Tatum 8
Games
Larry Johnson 707
+122
Jayson Tatum 585
Points
Larry Johnson 11,450
Jayson Tatum 13,784
+2,334
Field Goals Made
Larry Johnson 4,401
Jayson Tatum 4,789
+388
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Johnson 9,086
Jayson Tatum 10,429
+1,343
3-Pointers Made
Larry Johnson 367
Jayson Tatum 1,546
+1,179
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Johnson 1,104
Jayson Tatum 4,181
+3,077
Free Throws Made
Larry Johnson 2,281
Jayson Tatum 2,660
+379
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Johnson 2,978
Jayson Tatum 3,167
+189
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 1,794
+1,282
Jayson Tatum 512
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 3,506
Jayson Tatum 3,781
+275
Total Rebounds
Larry Johnson 5,300
+1,007
Jayson Tatum 4,293
Assists
Larry Johnson 2,298
+55
Jayson Tatum 2,243
Steals
Larry Johnson 515
Jayson Tatum 639
+124
Blocks
Larry Johnson 258
Jayson Tatum 384
+126
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 1,435
+46
Jayson Tatum 1,389
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 1,893
+661
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 Larry Johnson has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Johnson 48.4%
+2.5
Jayson Tatum 45.9%
3-Point Percentage
Larry Johnson 33.2%
Jayson Tatum 37.0%
+3.8
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Johnson 76.6%
Jayson Tatum 84.0%
+7.4

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Jayson Tatum has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Larry Johnson.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Larry Johnson has better average in offensive rebounds (+0.5)
- Jayson Tatum has better averages in points (+10.1), field goals made (+2.8), 3-pointers made (+1.7), free throws made (+2.8), defensive rebounds (+3.4), total rebounds (+2.9), assists (+2.9), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+0.7)
- Larry Johnson has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
- Jayson Tatum has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.1)
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- Jayson Tatum has higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.5), 3-pointers attempted (+4.6) and free throws attempted (+3.0)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Johnson 14.2
Jayson Tatum 24.3
+10.1
Field Goals Made
Larry Johnson 5.3
Jayson Tatum 8.1
+2.8
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Johnson 11.0
Jayson Tatum 18.5
+7.5
3-Pointers Made
Larry Johnson 0.7
Jayson Tatum 2.4
+1.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Johnson 2.3
Jayson Tatum 6.9
+4.6
Free Throws Made
Larry Johnson 2.8
Jayson Tatum 5.6
+2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Johnson 3.7
Jayson Tatum 6.7
+3.0
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 1.5
+0.5
Jayson Tatum 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 3.8
Jayson Tatum 7.2
+3.4
Total Rebounds
Larry Johnson 5.3
Jayson Tatum 8.2
+2.9
Assists
Larry Johnson 2.0
Jayson Tatum 4.9
+2.9
Steals
Larry Johnson 0.8
Jayson Tatum 1.2
+0.4
Blocks
Larry Johnson 0.2
Jayson Tatum 0.9
+0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 1.8
Jayson Tatum 2.9
+1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 3.1
+0.5
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 Larry Johnson.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Jayson Tatum played more years (+2) and games (+55), and has more points (+1,999), field goals made (+632), 3-pointers made (+245), free throws made (+490), offensive rebounds (+16), defensive rebounds (+622), total rebounds (+638), assists (+458), steals (+88) and blocks (+95)
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- Jayson Tatum has more turnovers (+231) and personal fouls (+116)
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- Jayson Tatum has more field goals attempted (+1,514), 3-pointers attempted (+685) and free throws attempted (+561)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Johnson 6
Jayson Tatum 8
+2
Games
Larry Johnson 66
Jayson Tatum 121
+55
Points
Larry Johnson 937
Jayson Tatum 2,936
+1,999
Field Goals Made
Larry Johnson 351
Jayson Tatum 983
+632
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Johnson 727
Jayson Tatum 2,241
+1,514
3-Pointers Made
Larry Johnson 47
Jayson Tatum 292
+245
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Johnson 155
Jayson Tatum 840
+685
Free Throws Made
Larry Johnson 188
Jayson Tatum 678
+490
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Johnson 245
Jayson Tatum 806
+561
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 102
Jayson Tatum 118
+16
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Johnson 249
Jayson Tatum 871
+622
Total Rebounds
Larry Johnson 351
Jayson Tatum 989
+638
Assists
Larry Johnson 134
Jayson Tatum 592
+458
Steals
Larry Johnson 55
Jayson Tatum 143
+88
Blocks
Larry Johnson 11
Jayson Tatum 106
+95
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 121
Jayson Tatum 352
+231
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Johnson 202
Jayson Tatum 318
+116

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 Larry Johnson has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Johnson 48.3%
+4.4
Jayson Tatum 43.9%
3-Point Percentage
Larry Johnson 30.3%
Jayson Tatum 34.8%
+4.5
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Johnson 76.7%
Jayson Tatum 84.1%
+7.4
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