Jayson Tatum vs Kevin Durant: 2026–27 stats
Jayson Tatum averaged 28.3 PPG · 6.0 RPG · 7.7 APG. Kevin Durant averaged 22.0 PPG · 5.6 RPG · 3.1 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Jayson Tatum leads in 6 and Kevin Durant in 4.
Jayson Tatum leads in PPG (28.3 vs 22.0), RPG (6.0 vs 5.6), APG (7.7 vs 3.1), SPG (0.7 vs 0.4), FT% (85.2 vs 84.5) and TOV% (9.6 vs 14.8).
Kevin Durant leads in BPG (1.7 vs 0.5), FG% (51.1 vs 43.2), 3P% (40.7 vs 24.4) and TS% (65.7 vs 56.0).
On efficiency, Kevin Durant shoots 65.7% true shooting against 56.0% for Jayson Tatum, on fewer shot attempts per game (16.8 vs 25.3 counting free throws).
Jayson Tatum plays for the Boston Celtics and Kevin Durant for the Houston Rockets. Jayson Tatum played 6 games at 35.7 minutes a night; Kevin Durant played 7 at 33.7, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| Jayson Tatum | Kevin Durant | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 28.3 | 6th | 22.0 | 24th |
| RPG | 6.0 | 66th | 5.6 | 80th |
| APG | 7.7 | 7th | 3.1 | 92nd |
| SPG | 0.7 | 162nd | 0.4 | 232nd |
| BPG | 0.5 | 104th | 1.7 | 10th |
| FG% | 43.2 | 191st | 51.1 | 77th |
| 3P% | 24.4 | 222nd | 40.7 | 68th |
| FT% | 85.2 | 62nd | 84.5 | 68th |
| TS% | 56.0 | 166th | 65.7 | 50th |
| TOV% | 9.6 | 81st | 14.8 | 196th |
| Stat | Jayson Tatum | Kevin Durant |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 6 | 7 |
| MPG | 35.7 | 33.7 |
| PPG | 28.3 | 22.0 |
| RPG | 6.0 | 5.6 |
| APG | 7.7 | 3.1 |
| SPG | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| BPG | 0.5 | 1.7 |
| FG% | 43.2 | 51.1 |
| 3P% | 24.4 | 40.7 |
| FT% | 85.2 | 84.5 |
| TS% | 56.0 | 65.7 |
| TOV% | 9.6 | 14.8 |
Jayson Tatum vs Kevin Durant: career averages
Kevin Durant has the higher career average in points (27.1 to 23.6), assists (4.4 to 3.9); Jayson Tatum has the higher career average in rebounds (7.4 to 6.9). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Jayson Tatum | Kevin Durant |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 10 | 19 |
| Games | 607 | 1208 |
| PPG | 23.6 | 27.1 |
| RPG | 7.4 | 6.9 |
| APG | 3.9 | 4.4 |
| FG% | 45.8 | 50.3 |
| 3P% | 36.7 | 39.2 |
| TS% | 58.1 | 62.2 |
Jayson Tatum stats · Kevin Durant stats · Boston Celtics roster · Houston Rockets roster
Common questions
Who is better, Jayson Tatum or Kevin Durant?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Jayson Tatum is ahead of Kevin Durant, leading in 6 of 10 categories (PPG, RPG, APG, SPG, FT%, TOV%) to 4 for Kevin Durant. This is a small sample early in the season, and role and minutes matter as much as the averages.
Who scores more, Jayson Tatum or Kevin Durant?
Jayson Tatum averages 28.3 points per game and Kevin Durant averages 22.0 points per game in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Jayson Tatum or Kevin Durant?
Jayson Tatum averages 56.0 % true shooting and Kevin Durant averages 65.7 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Kevin Durant has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Jayson Tatum or Kevin Durant?
Jayson Tatum averages 6.0 rebounds per game and Kevin Durant averages 5.6 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number. Jayson Tatum averages 7.7 assists per game and Kevin Durant averages 3.1 assists per game in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number.