Jayson Tatum vs LeBron James: 2026–27 stats
Jayson Tatum averaged 28.3 PPG · 6.0 RPG · 7.7 APG. LeBron James averaged 16.4 PPG · 7.0 RPG · 7.0 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Jayson Tatum leads in 5 and LeBron James in 5.
Jayson Tatum leads in PPG (28.3 vs 16.4), APG (7.7 vs 7.0), FT% (85.2 vs 62.5), TS% (56.0 vs 51.5) and TOV% (9.6 vs 12.1).
LeBron James leads in RPG (7.0 vs 6.0), SPG (1.6 vs 0.7), BPG (1.0 vs 0.5), FG% (44.9 vs 43.2) and 3P% (26.3 vs 24.4).
On efficiency, Jayson Tatum shoots 56.0% true shooting against 51.5% for LeBron James, on more shot attempts per game (25.3 vs 15.9 counting free throws).
Jayson Tatum plays for the Boston Celtics and LeBron James for the Philadelphia 76ers. Jayson Tatum played 6 games at 35.7 minutes a night; LeBron James played 5 at 33.4, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| Jayson Tatum | LeBron James | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 28.3 | 6th | 16.4 | 62nd |
| RPG | 6.0 | 66th | 7.0 | 47th |
| APG | 7.7 | 7th | 7.0 | 15th |
| SPG | 0.7 | 162nd | 1.6 | 34th |
| BPG | 0.5 | 104th | 1.0 | 29th |
| FG% | 43.2 | 191st | 44.9 | 168th |
| 3P% | 24.4 | 222nd | 26.3 | 205th |
| FT% | 85.2 | 62nd | 62.5 | 192nd |
| TS% | 56.0 | 166th | 51.5 | 228th |
| TOV% | 9.6 | 81st | 12.1 | 132nd |
| Stat | Jayson Tatum | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 6 | 5 |
| MPG | 35.7 | 33.4 |
| PPG | 28.3 | 16.4 |
| RPG | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| APG | 7.7 | 7.0 |
| SPG | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| BPG | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| FG% | 43.2 | 44.9 |
| 3P% | 24.4 | 26.3 |
| FT% | 85.2 | 62.5 |
| TS% | 56.0 | 51.5 |
| TOV% | 9.6 | 12.1 |
Jayson Tatum vs LeBron James: career averages
LeBron James has the higher career average in points (26.7 to 23.6), rebounds (7.5 to 7.4), assists (7.4 to 3.9). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Jayson Tatum | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 10 | 24 |
| Games | 607 | 1627 |
| PPG | 23.6 | 26.7 |
| RPG | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| APG | 3.9 | 7.4 |
| FG% | 45.8 | 50.6 |
| 3P% | 36.7 | 34.9 |
| TS% | 58.1 | 59.0 |
Jayson Tatum stats · LeBron James stats · Boston Celtics roster · Philadelphia 76ers roster
Common questions
Who is better, Jayson Tatum or LeBron James?
Jayson Tatum and LeBron James 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, Jayson Tatum or LeBron James?
Jayson Tatum averages 28.3 points per game and LeBron James averages 16.4 points per game in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Jayson Tatum or LeBron James?
Jayson Tatum averages 56.0 % true shooting and LeBron James averages 51.5 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Jayson Tatum or LeBron James?
Jayson Tatum averages 6.0 rebounds per game and LeBron James averages 7.0 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number. Jayson Tatum averages 7.7 assists per game and LeBron James averages 7.0 assists per game in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number.