Complete Stats Comparison of Oscar Robertson and Jayson Tatum

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Oscar Robertson 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
Oscar Robertson3
(points, rebounds, assists)
3
(points, rebounds, assists)
14
seasons
Jayson Tatum1
(blocks)
2
(steals, blocks)
8
seasons
they are tied1
(steals)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Oscar Robertson1
(assists)
1
(assists)
10
Playoffs
Jayson Tatum4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)
4
(points, rebounds, 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
Oscar Robertson6
stats
7
stats
1
stat
Jayson Tatum3
stats
5
stats
1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Oscar Robertson2
stats
3
stats
2
stats
Jayson Tatum8
stats
9
stats
0
stats

- Stats for turnovers, and three-point shots were not available during one of the players' career. They were not included on these tables.

- "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: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. 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.
(n/a) = the stat was not available during his career.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Oscar Robertson has better averages in points, rebounds and assists while Jayson Tatum has better average in blocks. They are tied in steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Oscar Robertson has better averages in points (+2.1), field goals made (+0.9), free throws made (+2.9), offensive rebounds (+0.1), total rebounds (+0.2) and assists (+5.7)
- Jayson Tatum has better averages in defensive rebounds (+3.5) and blocks (+0.6)
- Oscar Robertson has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.7)
-
- Oscar Robertson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.1) and free throws attempted (+3.4)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Oscar Robertson 25.7
+2.1
Jayson Tatum 23.6
Field Goals Made
Oscar Robertson 9.1
+0.9
Jayson Tatum 8.2
Field Goals Attempted
Oscar Robertson 18.9
+1.1
Jayson Tatum 17.8
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 2.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 7.1
Free Throws Made
Oscar Robertson 7.4
+2.9
Jayson Tatum 4.5
Free Throws Attempted
Oscar Robertson 8.8
+3.4
Jayson Tatum 5.4
Offensive Rebounds
Oscar Robertson 1.0
+0.1 *
Jayson Tatum 0.9
Defensive Rebounds
Oscar Robertson 3.0
*
Jayson Tatum 6.5
+3.5
Oscar Robertson 7.5
+0.2
Jayson Tatum 7.3
Oscar Robertson 9.5
+5.7
Jayson Tatum 3.8
Oscar Robertson 1.1
*
Jayson Tatum 1.1
Oscar Robertson 0.1
*
Jayson Tatum 0.7
+0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 2.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Oscar Robertson 2.8
+0.7
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, Oscar Robertson has more total points, rebounds and assists while Jayson Tatum has more total steals and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Oscar Robertson played more years (+6) and games (+455), and has more points (+12,926), field goals made (+4,719), free throws made (+5,034), total rebounds (+3,511) and assists (+7,644)
- Jayson Tatum has more offensive rebounds (+441), defensive rebounds (+3,573), steals (+562) and blocks (+380)
- Oscar Robertson has more personal fouls (+1,699)
-
- Oscar Robertson has more field goals attempted (+9,191) and free throws attempted (+6,018)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Oscar Robertson 14
+6
Jayson Tatum 8
Oscar Robertson 1,040
+455
Jayson Tatum 585
Oscar Robertson 26,710
+12,926
Jayson Tatum 13,784
Field Goals Made
Oscar Robertson 9,508
+4,719
Jayson Tatum 4,789
Field Goals Attempted
Oscar Robertson 19,620
+9,191
Jayson Tatum 10,429
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 1,546
3-Pointers Attempted
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 4,181
Free Throws Made
Oscar Robertson 7,694
+5,034
Jayson Tatum 2,660
Free Throws Attempted
Oscar Robertson 9,185
+6,018
Jayson Tatum 3,167
Offensive Rebounds
Oscar Robertson 71
*
Jayson Tatum 512
+441
Defensive Rebounds
Oscar Robertson 208
*
Jayson Tatum 3,781
+3,573
Oscar Robertson 7,804
+3,511
Jayson Tatum 4,293
Oscar Robertson 9,887
+7,644
Jayson Tatum 2,243
Oscar Robertson 77
*
Jayson Tatum 639
+562
Oscar Robertson 4
*
Jayson Tatum 384
+380
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 1,389
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Oscar Robertson 2,931
+1,699
Jayson Tatum 1,232

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Oscar Robertson has better field goal percentage while Jayson Tatum has better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Oscar Robertson 48.5%
+2.6
Jayson Tatum 45.9%
3-Point Percentage
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 37.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Oscar Robertson 83.8%
Jayson Tatum 84.0%
+0.2

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, steals and blocks while Oscar Robertson has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Oscar Robertson has better averages in free throws made (+0.9) and assists (+4.0)
- Jayson Tatum has better averages in points (+2.1), field goals made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+4.8), total rebounds (+1.5), steals (+0.3) and blocks (+0.6)
- Oscar Robertson has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
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- Oscar Robertson has higher average in free throws attempted (+0.9)
- Jayson Tatum has higher average in field goals attempted (+1.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Oscar Robertson 22.2
Jayson Tatum 24.3
+2.1
Field Goals Made
Oscar Robertson 7.8
Jayson Tatum 8.1
+0.3
Field Goals Attempted
Oscar Robertson 17.0
Jayson Tatum 18.5
+1.5
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 2.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 6.9
Free Throws Made
Oscar Robertson 6.5
+0.9
Jayson Tatum 5.6
Free Throws Attempted
Oscar Robertson 7.6
+0.9
Jayson Tatum 6.7
Offensive Rebounds
Oscar Robertson 0.9
*
Jayson Tatum 1.0
+0.1
Defensive Rebounds
Oscar Robertson 2.4
*
Jayson Tatum 7.2
+4.8
Oscar Robertson 6.7
Jayson Tatum 8.2
+1.5
Oscar Robertson 8.9
+4.0
Jayson Tatum 4.9
Oscar Robertson 0.9
*
Jayson Tatum 1.2
+0.3
Oscar Robertson 0.3
*
Jayson Tatum 0.9
+0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 2.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Oscar Robertson 3.1
+0.5
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, steals and blocks while Oscar Robertson has more total assists.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Oscar Robertson played more years (+2) and has more assists (+177)
- Jayson Tatum played more games (+35) and has more points (+1,026), field goals made (+308), free throws made (+118), offensive rebounds (+103), defensive rebounds (+832), total rebounds (+411), steals (+128) and blocks (+102)
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- Jayson Tatum has more personal fouls (+51)
-
- Jayson Tatum has more field goals attempted (+775) and free throws attempted (+151)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Oscar Robertson 10
+2
Jayson Tatum 8
Oscar Robertson 86
Jayson Tatum 121
+35
Oscar Robertson 1,910
Jayson Tatum 2,936
+1,026
Field Goals Made
Oscar Robertson 675
Jayson Tatum 983
+308
Field Goals Attempted
Oscar Robertson 1,466
Jayson Tatum 2,241
+775
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 292
3-Pointers Attempted
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 840
Free Throws Made
Oscar Robertson 560
Jayson Tatum 678
+118
Free Throws Attempted
Oscar Robertson 655
Jayson Tatum 806
+151
Offensive Rebounds
Oscar Robertson 15
*
Jayson Tatum 118
+103
Defensive Rebounds
Oscar Robertson 39
*
Jayson Tatum 871
+832
Oscar Robertson 578
Jayson Tatum 989
+411
Oscar Robertson 769
+177
Jayson Tatum 592
Oscar Robertson 15
*
Jayson Tatum 143
+128
Oscar Robertson 4
*
Jayson Tatum 106
+102
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 352
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Oscar Robertson 267
Jayson Tatum 318
+51

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Oscar Robertson has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than Jayson Tatum.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Oscar Robertson 46.0%
+2.1
Jayson Tatum 43.9%
3-Point Percentage
Oscar Robertson -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 34.8%
Free Throw Percentage
Oscar Robertson 85.5%
+1.4
Jayson Tatum 84.1%