Jayson Tatum vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 2026–27 stats
Jayson Tatum averaged 28.3 PPG · 6.0 RPG · 7.7 APG. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 28.4 PPG · 4.3 RPG · 4.0 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Jayson Tatum leads in 3 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in 7.
Jayson Tatum leads in RPG (6.0 vs 4.3), APG (7.7 vs 4.0) and TS% (56.0 vs 54.8).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads in PPG (28.4 vs 28.3), SPG (1.3 vs 0.7), BPG (1.1 vs 0.5), FG% (45.1 vs 43.2), 3P% (33.3 vs 24.4), FT% (87.5 vs 85.2) and TOV% (6.2 vs 9.6).
On efficiency, Jayson Tatum shoots 56.0% true shooting against 54.8% for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, on fewer shot attempts per game (25.3 vs 25.9 counting free throws).
Jayson Tatum plays for the Boston Celtics and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jayson Tatum played 6 games at 35.7 minutes a night; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played 7 at 33.6, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| Jayson Tatum | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 28.3 | 6th | 28.4 | 5th |
| RPG | 6.0 | 66th | 4.3 | 123rd |
| APG | 7.7 | 7th | 4.0 | 67th |
| SPG | 0.7 | 162nd | 1.3 | 53rd |
| BPG | 0.5 | 104th | 1.1 | 25th |
| FG% | 43.2 | 191st | 45.1 | 165th |
| 3P% | 24.4 | 222nd | 33.3 | 131st |
| FT% | 85.2 | 62nd | 87.5 | 41st |
| TS% | 56.0 | 166th | 54.8 | 185th |
| TOV% | 9.6 | 81st | 6.2 | 27th |
| Stat | Jayson Tatum | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 6 | 7 |
| MPG | 35.7 | 33.6 |
| PPG | 28.3 | 28.4 |
| RPG | 6.0 | 4.3 |
| APG | 7.7 | 4.0 |
| SPG | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| BPG | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| FG% | 43.2 | 45.1 |
| 3P% | 24.4 | 33.3 |
| FT% | 85.2 | 87.5 |
| TS% | 56.0 | 54.8 |
| TOV% | 9.6 | 6.2 |
Jayson Tatum vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: career averages
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the higher career average in points (25.3 to 23.6), assists (5.3 to 3.9); Jayson Tatum has the higher career average in rebounds (7.4 to 4.7). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Jayson Tatum | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 10 | 9 |
| Games | 607 | 537 |
| PPG | 23.6 | 25.3 |
| RPG | 7.4 | 4.7 |
| APG | 3.9 | 5.3 |
| FG% | 45.8 | 50.8 |
| 3P% | 36.7 | 35.7 |
| TS% | 58.1 | 61.5 |
Jayson Tatum stats · Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stats · Boston Celtics roster · Oklahoma City Thunder roster
Common questions
Who is better, Jayson Tatum or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is ahead of Jayson Tatum, leading in 7 of 10 categories (PPG, SPG, BPG, FG%, 3P%, FT%, TOV%) to 3 for Jayson Tatum. 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 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Jayson Tatum averages 28.3 points per game and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 28.4 points per game in 2026–27, so Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Jayson Tatum or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Jayson Tatum averages 56.0 % true shooting and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 54.8 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Jayson Tatum or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Jayson Tatum averages 6.0 rebounds per game and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 4.3 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number. Jayson Tatum averages 7.7 assists per game and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 4.0 assists per game in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number.