Complete Stats Comparison of Wilt Chamberlain and Jayson Tatum

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Wilt Chamberlain 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
Wilt Chamberlain3
(points, rebounds, assists)
3
(points, rebounds, assists)
14
seasons
Jayson Tatum0
0
8
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Wilt Chamberlain1
(rebounds)
3
(points, rebounds, assists)
13
Playoffs
Jayson Tatum2
(points, assists)
0
8
Playoffs

- Stats for blocks and steals were not available during one of the players' career. They were not included on these tables.

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain6
stats
7
stats
1
stat
Jayson Tatum0
stats
1
stat
1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain2
stats
7
stats
1
stat
Jayson Tatum3
stats
1
stat
1
stat
they are tied1
stat

- Stats for defensive and offensive rebounds, blocks, steals, 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.

- 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.
(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, Wilt Chamberlain has better averages in points, rebounds and assists than Jayson Tatum.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Wilt Chamberlain has better averages in points (+6.5), field goals made (+3.9), free throws made (+1.3), total rebounds (+15.6) and assists (+0.6)
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- Jayson Tatum has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Wilt Chamberlain has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.7) and free throws attempted (+6.0)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 30.1
+6.5
Jayson Tatum 23.6
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 12.1
+3.9
Jayson Tatum 8.2
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
+4.7
Jayson Tatum 17.8
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 2.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 7.1
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 5.8
+1.3
Jayson Tatum 4.5
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 11.4
+6.0
Jayson Tatum 5.4
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 0.9
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 6.5
Wilt Chamberlain 22.9
+15.6
Jayson Tatum 7.3
Wilt Chamberlain 4.4
+0.6
Jayson Tatum 3.8
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 1.1
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 2.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2.0
Jayson Tatum 2.1
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Wilt Chamberlain has more total points, rebounds and assists than Jayson Tatum.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Wilt Chamberlain played more years (+6) and games (+460), and has more points (+17,635), field goals made (+7,892), free throws made (+3,397), total rebounds (+19,631) and assists (+2,400)
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- Wilt Chamberlain has more personal fouls (+843)
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- Wilt Chamberlain has more field goals attempted (+13,068) and free throws attempted (+8,695)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Wilt Chamberlain 14
+6
Jayson Tatum 8
Wilt Chamberlain 1,045
+460
Jayson Tatum 585
Wilt Chamberlain 31,419
+17,635
Jayson Tatum 13,784
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 12,681
+7,892
Jayson Tatum 4,789
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 23,497
+13,068
Jayson Tatum 10,429
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 1,546
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 4,181
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 6,057
+3,397
Jayson Tatum 2,660
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 11,862
+8,695
Jayson Tatum 3,167
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 512
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 3,781
Wilt Chamberlain 23,924
+19,631
Jayson Tatum 4,293
Wilt Chamberlain 4,643
+2,400
Jayson Tatum 2,243
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 639
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 384
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 1,389
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2,075
+843
Jayson Tatum 1,232

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 54.0%
+8.1
Jayson Tatum 45.9%
3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 37.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 51.1%
Jayson Tatum 84.0%
+32.9

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 and assists while Wilt Chamberlain has better average in rebounds.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Wilt Chamberlain has better averages in field goals made (+0.8) and total rebounds (+16.3)
- Jayson Tatum has better averages in points (+1.8), free throws made (+0.9) and assists (+0.7)
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- Wilt Chamberlain has higher average in free throws attempted (+3.5)
- Jayson Tatum has higher average in field goals attempted (+1.4)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
Jayson Tatum 24.3
+1.8
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 8.9
+0.8
Jayson Tatum 8.1
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 17.1
Jayson Tatum 18.5
+1.4
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 2.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 6.9
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 4.7
Jayson Tatum 5.6
+0.9
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 10.2
+3.5
Jayson Tatum 6.7
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 7.2
Wilt Chamberlain 24.5
+16.3
Jayson Tatum 8.2
Wilt Chamberlain 4.2
Jayson Tatum 4.9
+0.7
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 1.2
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 2.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2.6
Jayson Tatum 2.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Wilt Chamberlain has more total points, rebounds and assists than Jayson Tatum.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Wilt Chamberlain played more years (+5) and games (+39), and has more points (+671), field goals made (+442), free throws made (+79), total rebounds (+2,924) and assists (+81)
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- Wilt Chamberlain has more personal fouls (+94)
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- Wilt Chamberlain has more field goals attempted (+487) and free throws attempted (+821)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Wilt Chamberlain 13
+5
Jayson Tatum 8
Wilt Chamberlain 160
+39
Jayson Tatum 121
Wilt Chamberlain 3,607
+671
Jayson Tatum 2,936
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 1,425
+442
Jayson Tatum 983
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 2,728
+487
Jayson Tatum 2,241
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 292
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 840
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 757
+79
Jayson Tatum 678
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 1,627
+821
Jayson Tatum 806
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 118
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 871
Wilt Chamberlain 3,913
+2,924
Jayson Tatum 989
Wilt Chamberlain 673
+81
Jayson Tatum 592
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 143
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 106
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 352
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 412
+94
Jayson Tatum 318

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Wilt Chamberlain has better field goal percentage while Jayson Tatum has better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 52.2%
+8.3
Jayson Tatum 43.9%
3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 34.8%
Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 46.5%
Jayson Tatum 84.1%
+37.6