Complete Stats Comparison of Moses Malone and Jayson Tatum

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Moses Malone 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
Moses Malone2
(rebounds, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		19
seasons
Jayson Tatum3
(points, assists, steals)		1
(assists)		8
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Moses Malone2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		12
Playoffs
Jayson Tatum3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, 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
Moses Malone5
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Jayson Tatum7
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Moses Malone6
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Jayson Tatum5
stats		8
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat

- "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, Jayson Tatum has better averages in points, assists and steals while Moses Malone has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Moses Malone has better averages in free throws made (+1.9), offensive rebounds (+4.2), defensive rebounds (+0.6), total rebounds (+4.9) and blocks (+0.6)
- Jayson Tatum has better averages in points (+3.0), field goals made (+1.1), 3-pointers made (+2.6), assists (+2.4) and steals (+0.3)
- Moses Malone has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Moses Malone has higher average in free throws attempted (+2.9)
- Jayson Tatum has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.3) and 3-pointers attempted (+7.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Moses Malone 20.6
Jayson Tatum 23.6
+3.0
Field Goals Made
Moses Malone 7.1
Jayson Tatum 8.2
+1.1
Field Goals Attempted
Moses Malone 14.5
Jayson Tatum 17.8
+3.3
3-Pointers Made
Moses Malone 0.0
*
Jayson Tatum 2.6
+2.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Moses Malone 0.1
*
Jayson Tatum 7.1
+7.0
Free Throws Made
Moses Malone 6.4
+1.9
Jayson Tatum 4.5
Free Throws Attempted
Moses Malone 8.3
+2.9
Jayson Tatum 5.4
Offensive Rebounds
Moses Malone 5.1
+4.2
Jayson Tatum 0.9
Defensive Rebounds
Moses Malone 7.1
+0.6
Jayson Tatum 6.5
Total Rebounds
Moses Malone 12.2
+4.9
Jayson Tatum 7.3
Assists
Moses Malone 1.4
Jayson Tatum 3.8
+2.4
Steals
Moses Malone 0.8
Jayson Tatum 1.1
+0.3
Blocks
Moses Malone 1.3
+0.6
Jayson Tatum 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Moses Malone 3.1
+0.7 *
Jayson Tatum 2.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Moses Malone 2.3
+0.2
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, Moses Malone has more total points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Jayson Tatum has more total assists.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Moses Malone played more years (+11) and games (+744), and has more points (+13,625), field goals made (+4,646), free throws made (+5,871), offensive rebounds (+6,219), defensive rebounds (+5,700), total rebounds (+11,919), steals (+450) and blocks (+1,349)
- Jayson Tatum has more 3-pointers made (+1,538) and assists (+447)
- Moses Malone has more turnovers (+2,415) and personal fouls (+1,844)
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- Moses Malone has more field goals attempted (+8,796) and free throws attempted (+7,923)
- Jayson Tatum has more 3-pointers attempted (+4,101)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Moses Malone 19
+11
Jayson Tatum 8
Games
Moses Malone 1,329
+744
Jayson Tatum 585
Points
Moses Malone 27,409
+13,625
Jayson Tatum 13,784
Field Goals Made
Moses Malone 9,435
+4,646
Jayson Tatum 4,789
Field Goals Attempted
Moses Malone 19,225
+8,796
Jayson Tatum 10,429
3-Pointers Made
Moses Malone 8
*
Jayson Tatum 1,546
+1,538
3-Pointers Attempted
Moses Malone 80
*
Jayson Tatum 4,181
+4,101
Free Throws Made
Moses Malone 8,531
+5,871
Jayson Tatum 2,660
Free Throws Attempted
Moses Malone 11,090
+7,923
Jayson Tatum 3,167
Offensive Rebounds
Moses Malone 6,731
+6,219
Jayson Tatum 512
Defensive Rebounds
Moses Malone 9,481
+5,700
Jayson Tatum 3,781
Total Rebounds
Moses Malone 16,212
+11,919
Jayson Tatum 4,293
Assists
Moses Malone 1,796
Jayson Tatum 2,243
+447
Steals
Moses Malone 1,089
+450
Jayson Tatum 639
Blocks
Moses Malone 1,733
+1,349
Jayson Tatum 384
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Moses Malone 3,804
+2,415 *
Jayson Tatum 1,389
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Moses Malone 3,076
+1,844
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 Moses Malone has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Moses Malone 49.1%
+3.2
Jayson Tatum 45.9%
3-Point Percentage
Moses Malone 10.0%
*
Jayson Tatum 37.0%
+27.0
Free Throw Percentage
Moses Malone 76.9%
Jayson Tatum 84.0%
+7.1

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, assists and steals while Moses Malone has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Moses Malone has better averages in free throws made (+0.5), offensive rebounds (+4.4), defensive rebounds (+1.2), total rebounds (+5.6) and blocks (+0.7)
- Jayson Tatum has better averages in points (+2.2), field goals made (+0.1), 3-pointers made (+2.4), assists (+3.5) and steals (+0.3)
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- Jayson Tatum has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.3)
- Moses Malone has higher average in free throws attempted (+1.3)
- Jayson Tatum has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.8) and 3-pointers attempted (+6.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Moses Malone 22.1
Jayson Tatum 24.3
+2.2
Field Goals Made
Moses Malone 8.0
Jayson Tatum 8.1
+0.1
Field Goals Attempted
Moses Malone 16.7
Jayson Tatum 18.5
+1.8
3-Pointers Made
Moses Malone 0.0
*
Jayson Tatum 2.4
+2.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Moses Malone 0.1
*
Jayson Tatum 6.9
+6.8
Free Throws Made
Moses Malone 6.1
+0.5
Jayson Tatum 5.6
Free Throws Attempted
Moses Malone 8.0
+1.3
Jayson Tatum 6.7
Offensive Rebounds
Moses Malone 5.4
+4.4
Jayson Tatum 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Moses Malone 8.4
+1.2
Jayson Tatum 7.2
Total Rebounds
Moses Malone 13.8
+5.6
Jayson Tatum 8.2
Assists
Moses Malone 1.4
Jayson Tatum 4.9
+3.5
Steals
Moses Malone 0.9
Jayson Tatum 1.2
+0.3
Blocks
Moses Malone 1.6
+0.7
Jayson Tatum 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Moses Malone 2.6
*
Jayson Tatum 2.9
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Moses Malone 2.6
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, assists and steals while Moses Malone has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Moses Malone played more years (+4) and has more offensive rebounds (+392), total rebounds (+306) and blocks (+45)
- Jayson Tatum played more games (+27) and has more points (+859), field goals made (+233), 3-pointers made (+291), free throws made (+102), defensive rebounds (+86), assists (+456) and steals (+59)
-
- Jayson Tatum has more turnovers (+137) and personal fouls (+74)
-
- Jayson Tatum has more field goals attempted (+675), 3-pointers attempted (+833) and free throws attempted (+50)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Moses Malone 12
+4
Jayson Tatum 8
Games
Moses Malone 94
Jayson Tatum 121
+27
Points
Moses Malone 2,077
Jayson Tatum 2,936
+859
Field Goals Made
Moses Malone 750
Jayson Tatum 983
+233
Field Goals Attempted
Moses Malone 1,566
Jayson Tatum 2,241
+675
3-Pointers Made
Moses Malone 1
*
Jayson Tatum 292
+291
3-Pointers Attempted
Moses Malone 7
*
Jayson Tatum 840
+833
Free Throws Made
Moses Malone 576
Jayson Tatum 678
+102
Free Throws Attempted
Moses Malone 756
Jayson Tatum 806
+50
Offensive Rebounds
Moses Malone 510
+392
Jayson Tatum 118
Defensive Rebounds
Moses Malone 785
Jayson Tatum 871
+86
Total Rebounds
Moses Malone 1,295
+306
Jayson Tatum 989
Assists
Moses Malone 136
Jayson Tatum 592
+456
Steals
Moses Malone 84
Jayson Tatum 143
+59
Blocks
Moses Malone 151
+45
Jayson Tatum 106
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Moses Malone 215
*
Jayson Tatum 352
+137
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Moses Malone 244
Jayson Tatum 318
+74

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 Moses Malone has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Moses Malone 47.9%
+4.0
Jayson Tatum 43.9%
3-Point Percentage
Moses Malone 14.3%
*
Jayson Tatum 34.8%
+20.5
Free Throw Percentage
Moses Malone 76.2%
Jayson Tatum 84.1%
+7.9
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