Cade Cunningham vs Jayson Tatum: 2026–27 stats
Cade Cunningham averaged 22.2 PPG · 5.5 RPG · 7.2 APG. Jayson Tatum averaged 28.3 PPG · 6.0 RPG · 7.7 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Cade Cunningham leads in 5 and Jayson Tatum in 5.
Cade Cunningham leads in SPG (1.0 vs 0.7), BPG (1.3 vs 0.5), FG% (45.0 vs 43.2), 3P% (33.3 vs 24.4) and TS% (56.7 vs 56.0).
Jayson Tatum leads in PPG (28.3 vs 22.2), RPG (6.0 vs 5.5), APG (7.7 vs 7.2), FT% (85.2 vs 76.9) and TOV% (9.6 vs 17.0).
On efficiency, Cade Cunningham shoots 56.7% true shooting against 56.0% for Jayson Tatum, on fewer shot attempts per game (19.6 vs 25.3 counting free throws).
Cade Cunningham plays for the Detroit Pistons and Jayson Tatum for the Boston Celtics. Cade Cunningham played 6 games at 33.5 minutes a night; Jayson Tatum played 6 at 35.7, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| Cade Cunningham | Jayson Tatum | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 22.2 | 23rd | 28.3 | 6th |
| RPG | 5.5 | 85th | 6.0 | 66th |
| APG | 7.2 | 13th | 7.7 | 7th |
| SPG | 1.0 | 92nd | 0.7 | 162nd |
| BPG | 1.3 | 19th | 0.5 | 104th |
| FG% | 45.0 | 166th | 43.2 | 191st |
| 3P% | 33.3 | 131st | 24.4 | 222nd |
| FT% | 76.9 | 122nd | 85.2 | 62nd |
| TS% | 56.7 | 154th | 56.0 | 166th |
| TOV% | 17.0 | 230th | 9.6 | 81st |
| Stat | Cade Cunningham | Jayson Tatum |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 6 | 6 |
| MPG | 33.5 | 35.7 |
| PPG | 22.2 | 28.3 |
| RPG | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| APG | 7.2 | 7.7 |
| SPG | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| BPG | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| FG% | 45.0 | 43.2 |
| 3P% | 33.3 | 24.4 |
| FT% | 76.9 | 85.2 |
| TS% | 56.7 | 56.0 |
| TOV% | 17.0 | 9.6 |
Cade Cunningham vs Jayson Tatum: career averages
Jayson Tatum has the higher career average in points (23.6 to 22.5), rebounds (7.4 to 5.4); Cade Cunningham has the higher career average in assists (7.9 to 3.9). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Cade Cunningham | Jayson Tatum |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 6 | 10 |
| Games | 278 | 607 |
| PPG | 22.5 | 23.6 |
| RPG | 5.4 | 7.4 |
| APG | 7.9 | 3.9 |
| FG% | 45.1 | 45.8 |
| 3P% | 34.0 | 36.7 |
| TS% | 54.5 | 58.1 |
Cade Cunningham stats · Jayson Tatum stats · Detroit Pistons roster · Boston Celtics roster
Common questions
Who is better, Cade Cunningham or Jayson Tatum?
Cade Cunningham and Jayson Tatum are even in 2026–27 per-game numbers: each leads in 5 of 10 categories. This is a small sample early in the season, and role and minutes matter as much as the averages.
Who scores more, Cade Cunningham or Jayson Tatum?
Cade Cunningham averages 22.2 points per game and Jayson Tatum averages 28.3 points per game in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Cade Cunningham or Jayson Tatum?
Cade Cunningham averages 56.7 % true shooting and Jayson Tatum averages 56.0 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Cade Cunningham has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Cade Cunningham or Jayson Tatum?
Cade Cunningham averages 5.5 rebounds per game and Jayson Tatum averages 6.0 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number. Cade Cunningham averages 7.2 assists per game and Jayson Tatum averages 7.7 assists per game in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number.