Complete Stats Comparison of Nikola Jokic and Jayson Tatum

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Nikola Jokic 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
Nikola Jokic3
(rebounds, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		11
seasons
Jayson Tatum1
(points)		0
8
seasons
they are tied1
(blocks)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Nikola Jokic3
(points, rebounds, assists)		2
(rebounds, assists)		7
Playoffs
Jayson Tatum0
3
(points, steals, blocks)		8
Playoffs
they are tied2
(steals, blocks)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Nikola Jokic6
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Jayson Tatum5
stats		3
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Nikola Jokic6
stats		6
stats		2
stats
Jayson Tatum4
stats		8
stats		1
stat
they are tied2
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, Nikola Jokic has better averages in rebounds, assists and steals while Jayson Tatum has better average in points. They are tied in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Nikola Jokic has better averages in field goals made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+1.8), total rebounds (+3.7), assists (+3.6) and steals (+0.2)
- Jayson Tatum has better averages in points (+1.5), 3-pointers made (+1.5) and free throws made (+0.5)
- Nikola Jokic has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.5) and personal fouls (+0.6)
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- Jayson Tatum has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.7), 3-pointers attempted (+4.0) and free throws attempted (+0.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Nikola Jokic 22.1
Jayson Tatum 23.6
+1.5
Field Goals Made
Nikola Jokic 8.5
+0.3
Jayson Tatum 8.2
Field Goals Attempted
Nikola Jokic 15.1
Jayson Tatum 17.8
+2.7
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic 1.1
Jayson Tatum 2.6
+1.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Nikola Jokic 3.1
Jayson Tatum 7.1
+4.0
Free Throws Made
Nikola Jokic 4.0
Jayson Tatum 4.5
+0.5
Free Throws Attempted
Nikola Jokic 4.9
Jayson Tatum 5.4
+0.5
Offensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 2.7
+1.8
Jayson Tatum 0.9
Defensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 8.3
+1.8
Jayson Tatum 6.5
Total Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 11.0
+3.7
Jayson Tatum 7.3
Assists
Nikola Jokic 7.4
+3.6
Jayson Tatum 3.8
Steals
Nikola Jokic 1.3
+0.2
Jayson Tatum 1.1
Blocks
Nikola Jokic 0.7
Jayson Tatum 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 2.9
+0.5
Jayson Tatum 2.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 2.7
+0.6
Jayson Tatum 2.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Nikola Jokic played more years (+3) and games (+192), and has more points (+3,374), field goals made (+1,786), free throws made (+467), offensive rebounds (+1,568), defensive rebounds (+2,669), total rebounds (+4,237), assists (+3,491), steals (+354) and blocks (+176)
- Jayson Tatum has more 3-pointers made (+665)
- Nikola Jokic has more turnovers (+900) and personal fouls (+852)
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- Nikola Jokic has more field goals attempted (+1,273) and free throws attempted (+621)
- Jayson Tatum has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,763)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Nikola Jokic 11
+3
Jayson Tatum 8
Games
Nikola Jokic 777
+192
Jayson Tatum 585
Points
Nikola Jokic 17,158
+3,374
Jayson Tatum 13,784
Field Goals Made
Nikola Jokic 6,575
+1,786
Jayson Tatum 4,789
Field Goals Attempted
Nikola Jokic 11,702
+1,273
Jayson Tatum 10,429
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic 881
Jayson Tatum 1,546
+665
3-Pointers Attempted
Nikola Jokic 2,418
Jayson Tatum 4,181
+1,763
Free Throws Made
Nikola Jokic 3,127
+467
Jayson Tatum 2,660
Free Throws Attempted
Nikola Jokic 3,788
+621
Jayson Tatum 3,167
Offensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 2,080
+1,568
Jayson Tatum 512
Defensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 6,450
+2,669
Jayson Tatum 3,781
Total Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 8,530
+4,237
Jayson Tatum 4,293
Assists
Nikola Jokic 5,734
+3,491
Jayson Tatum 2,243
Steals
Nikola Jokic 993
+354
Jayson Tatum 639
Blocks
Nikola Jokic 560
+176
Jayson Tatum 384
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 2,289
+900
Jayson Tatum 1,389
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 2,084
+852
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 Nikola Jokic has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Nikola Jokic 56.2%
+10.3
Jayson Tatum 45.9%
3-Point Percentage
Nikola Jokic 36.4%
Jayson Tatum 37.0%
+0.6
Free Throw Percentage
Nikola Jokic 82.6%
Jayson Tatum 84.0%
+1.4

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Nikola Jokic has better averages in points, rebounds and assists than Jayson Tatum. They are tied in steals and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Nikola Jokic has better averages in points (+3.1), field goals made (+2.3), offensive rebounds (+2.0), defensive rebounds (+2.1), total rebounds (+4.1) and assists (+2.7)
- Jayson Tatum has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.6) and free throws made (+0.7)
- Nikola Jokic has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.7)
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- Nikola Jokic has higher average in field goals attempted (+1.3)
- Jayson Tatum has higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+2.4) and free throws attempted (+0.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Nikola Jokic 27.4
+3.1
Jayson Tatum 24.3
Field Goals Made
Nikola Jokic 10.4
+2.3
Jayson Tatum 8.1
Field Goals Attempted
Nikola Jokic 19.8
+1.3
Jayson Tatum 18.5
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic 1.8
Jayson Tatum 2.4
+0.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Nikola Jokic 4.5
Jayson Tatum 6.9
+2.4
Free Throws Made
Nikola Jokic 4.9
Jayson Tatum 5.6
+0.7
Free Throws Attempted
Nikola Jokic 5.9
Jayson Tatum 6.7
+0.8
Offensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 3.0
+2.0
Jayson Tatum 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 9.3
+2.1
Jayson Tatum 7.2
Total Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 12.3
+4.1
Jayson Tatum 8.2
Assists
Nikola Jokic 7.6
+2.7
Jayson Tatum 4.9
Steals
Nikola Jokic 1.2
Jayson Tatum 1.2
Blocks
Nikola Jokic 0.9
Jayson Tatum 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 3.3
+0.4
Jayson Tatum 2.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 3.3
+0.7
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, steals and blocks while Nikola Jokic has more total rebounds and assists.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Nikola Jokic has more offensive rebounds (+168), defensive rebounds (+2), total rebounds (+170) and assists (+120)
- Jayson Tatum played more years (+1) and games (+27), and has more points (+356), field goals made (+5), 3-pointers made (+127), free throws made (+219), steals (+27) and blocks (+24)
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- Jayson Tatum has more turnovers (+41) and personal fouls (+4)
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- Jayson Tatum has more field goals attempted (+377), 3-pointers attempted (+415) and free throws attempted (+250)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Nikola Jokic 7
Jayson Tatum 8
+1
Games
Nikola Jokic 94
Jayson Tatum 121
+27
Points
Nikola Jokic 2,580
Jayson Tatum 2,936
+356
Field Goals Made
Nikola Jokic 978
Jayson Tatum 983
+5
Field Goals Attempted
Nikola Jokic 1,864
Jayson Tatum 2,241
+377
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic 165
Jayson Tatum 292
+127
3-Pointers Attempted
Nikola Jokic 425
Jayson Tatum 840
+415
Free Throws Made
Nikola Jokic 459
Jayson Tatum 678
+219
Free Throws Attempted
Nikola Jokic 556
Jayson Tatum 806
+250
Offensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 286
+168
Jayson Tatum 118
Defensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 873
+2
Jayson Tatum 871
Total Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 1,159
+170
Jayson Tatum 989
Assists
Nikola Jokic 712
+120
Jayson Tatum 592
Steals
Nikola Jokic 116
Jayson Tatum 143
+27
Blocks
Nikola Jokic 82
Jayson Tatum 106
+24
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 311
Jayson Tatum 352
+41
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 314
Jayson Tatum 318
+4

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Nikola Jokic 52.5%
+8.6
Jayson Tatum 43.9%
3-Point Percentage
Nikola Jokic 38.8%
+4.0
Jayson Tatum 34.8%
Free Throw Percentage
Nikola Jokic 82.6%
Jayson Tatum 84.1%
+1.5
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