Earl Tatum SG
William Tatum
Height: 6-5 (196cm)
Weight: 185 lbs (84kg)
Born: Jul 26, 1953 (72 years old)
Hometown: Mount Vernon, New York
Nationality: United States

Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
NBA Draft: 1976 Round 2, Pick 4, Los Angeles Lakers
Pre-Draft Team: Marquette (Sr)
High School: Mount Vernon High School (Mount Vernon, New York)
Earl Tatum Opponents
Opponents Statistics & Data Below
| Player | Team(s) | League(s) | Season(s) | GP | PTS | REB | AST | W's | L's | Win% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Barry | Warriors, Rockets | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 18 | 19.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 10 | 44.4% | Compare |
| Robert Parish | Warriors | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 18 | 14.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 9 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Sonny Parker | Warriors | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 18 | 9.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 9 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Clifford Ray | Warriors | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 18 | 6.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 9 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Phil Smith | Warriors | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 16 | 13.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 8 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Johnny Davis | Pacers, Trail Blazers | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 16 | 13.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 5 | 68.8% | Compare |
| Dwight Jones | Bulls, Rockets | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 16 | 9.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 6 | 62.5% | Compare |
| Charles Johnson | Warriors, Wizards | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 16 | 8.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 9 | 43.8% | Compare |
| George Gervin | Spurs | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 15 | 28.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 6 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Calvin Murphy | Rockets | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 15 | 23.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 6 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Larry Kenon | Spurs | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 15 | 22.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 6 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Steve Hawes | Hawks | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 15 | 13.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 5 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Chris Ford | Celtics, Pistons | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 15 | 12.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 8 | 46.7% | Compare |
| Billy Paultz | Spurs | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 15 | 11.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 6 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Gus Williams | Warriors, SuperSonics | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 15 | 10.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 7 | 53.3% | Compare |
| Bob Gross | Trail Blazers | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 15 | 10.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 3 | 80.0% | Compare |
| Allan Bristow | Spurs, Jazz | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 15 | 9.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 6 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Mike Gale | Spurs | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 15 | 9.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 6 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Armond Hill | Hawks | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 15 | 8.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 5 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Charles Dudley | Bulls, Warriors | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 15 | 4.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 9 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Dan Issel | Nuggets | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 14 | 22.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 6 | 57.1% | Compare |
| John Drew | Hawks | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 14 | 21.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 5 | 64.3% | Compare |
| Campy Russell | Cavaliers | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 14 | 19.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 6 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Moses Malone | Rockets | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 14 | 19.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 6 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Jamaal Wilkes | Warriors, Lakers | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 14 | 18.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 8 | 42.9% | Compare |
| Austin Carr | Cavaliers | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 14 | 14.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 6 | 57.1% | Compare |
| John Lucas | Warriors, Rockets | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 14 | 13.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 5 | 64.3% | Compare |
| Alex English | Pacers, Bucks | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 14 | 13.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 6 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Jim Chones | Cavaliers | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 14 | 11.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 6 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Mark Olberding | Spurs | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 14 | 9.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 6 | 57.1% | Compare |
| George Johnson | Warriors, Nets, Braves | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 14 | 7.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 7 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Jim Brewer | Cavaliers | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 14 | 6.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 6 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Billy Knight | Celtics, Pacers, Braves | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 13 | 21.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 8 | 38.5% | Compare |
| Lionel Hollins | Trail Blazers | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 13 | 19.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 2 | 84.6% | Compare |
| Brian Winters | Bucks | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 13 | 19.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 6 | 53.8% | Compare |
| Swen Nater | Bucks, Clippers, Braves | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 13 | 13.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 9 | 30.8% | Compare |
| Bingo Smith | Cavaliers, Clippers | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 13 | 12.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 6 | 53.8% | Compare |
| Bob Wilkerson | Nuggets, SuperSonics | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 13 | 10.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 7 | 46.2% | Compare |
| Kevin Kunnert | Rockets, Clippers | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 13 | 10.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 5 | 61.5% | Compare |
| James Silas | Spurs | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 13 | 9.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 4 | 69.2% | Compare |
| Don Buse | Pacers, Suns | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 13 | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 4 | 69.2% | Compare |
| John Gianelli | Bucks, Knicks, Jazz, Braves | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 13 | 6.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 7 | 46.2% | Compare |
| John Lambert | Cavaliers | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 13 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 6 | 53.8% | Compare |
| Kim Hughes | Nuggets, Nets, Nets | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 13 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 8 | 38.5% | Compare |
| George McGinnis | Nuggets, Sixers | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 12 | 23.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | Compare |
| David Thompson | Nuggets | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 12 | 23.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | Compare |
| Elvin Hayes | Wizards | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 12 | 22.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Maurice Lucas | Trail Blazers | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 12 | 22.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 3 | 75.0% | Compare |
| Bob Dandridge | Bucks, Wizards | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 12 | 21.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | Compare |
| Paul Westphal | Suns | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 12 | 21.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 3 | 75.0% | Compare |
| Mike Newlin | Rockets, Nets | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 12 | 15.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | Compare |
| Bobby Jones | Nuggets, Sixers | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 12 | 12.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 4 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Eddie Johnson, Jr. | Hawks | NBA | 3: 1977-78 to 1979-80 | 12 | 12.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 3 | 75.0% | Compare |
| Junior Bridgeman | Bucks | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 12 | 11.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Quinn Buckner | Bucks | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 12 | 11.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Terry Furlow | Hawks, Cavaliers, Sixers, Jazz | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 12 | 10.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 3 | 75.0% | Compare |
| Wes Unseld | Wizards | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 12 | 10.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Mike Green | Spurs, SuperSonics | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 12 | 10.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | Compare |
| Foots Walker | Cavaliers | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 12 | 9.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 4 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Coby Dietrick | Bulls, Spurs | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 12 | 8.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 4 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Tom McMillen | Hawks, Knicks | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 12 | 8.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 4 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Tree Rollins | Hawks | NBA | 3: 1977-78 to 1979-80 | 12 | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 3 | 75.0% | Compare |
| Jim Cleamons | Cavaliers, Knicks, Wizards | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 12 | 7.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 3 | 75.0% | Compare |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff | Nets, Nets | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 12 | 7.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | Compare |
| John Brown | Hawks, Bulls | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 12 | 6.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | Compare |
| Larry Steele | Trail Blazers | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 12 | 5.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 3 | 75.0% | Compare |
| Louie Dampier | Spurs | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 12 | 5.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 4 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Scott Lloyd | Bulls, Bucks, Braves | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 12 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Randy Smith | Clippers, Braves | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 11 | 24.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 8 | 27.3% | Compare |
| Bob McAdoo | Celtics, Pistons, Knicks | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 11 | 23.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 5 | 54.5% | Compare |
| Adrian Dantley | Pacers, Lakers, Jazz, Braves | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 11 | 21.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 7 | 36.4% | Compare |
| Mickey Johnson | Bulls, Pacers | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 11 | 17.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 4 | 63.6% | Compare |
| Toby Knight | Knicks | NBA | 3: 1977-78 to 1979-80 | 11 | 16.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 3 | 72.7% | Compare |
| Alvan Adams | Suns | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 11 | 16.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 3 | 72.7% | Compare |
| Steve Mix | Sixers | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 11 | 15.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 4 | 63.6% | Compare |
| Ray Williams | Knicks | NBA | 3: 1977-78 to 1979-80 | 11 | 15.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 3 | 72.7% | Compare |
| Rich Kelley | Nets, Jazz | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 11 | 13.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 7 | 36.4% | Compare |
| Eddie Jordan | Cavaliers, Nets | NBA | 3: 1977-78 to 1979-80 | 11 | 12.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 2 | 81.8% | Compare |
| Dan Roundfield | Hawks, Pacers | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 11 | 12.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 5 | 54.5% | Compare |
| Earl Monroe | Knicks | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 11 | 11.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 3 | 72.7% | Compare |
| Darnell Hillman | Nuggets, Pacers, Nets, Kings | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 11 | 11.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 8 | 27.3% | Compare |
| Henry Bibby | Sixers | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 11 | 10.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 4 | 63.6% | Compare |
| Ollie Johnson | Hawks, Bulls, Kings | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 11 | 9.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 3 | 72.7% | Compare |
| Robert Reid | Rockets | NBA | 3: 1977-78 to 1979-80 | 11 | 9.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 4 | 63.6% | Compare |
| Ron Lee | Suns, Jazz | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 11 | 8.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 4 | 63.6% | Compare |
| Marvin Webster | Nuggets, Knicks, SuperSonics | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 11 | 8.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 4 | 63.6% | Compare |
| Ted McClain | Nuggets, Sixers, Suns, Braves | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 11 | 6.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 5 | 54.5% | Compare |
| Caldwell Jones | Sixers | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 11 | 6.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 4 | 63.6% | Compare |
| Kevin Restani | Bucks, Spurs, Kings | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 11 | 5.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 6 | 45.5% | Compare |
| Dick Snyder | Cavaliers, SuperSonics | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 11 | 4.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 3 | 72.7% | Compare |
| Lloyd Walton | Bucks | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 11 | 4.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 5 | 54.5% | Compare |
| John Williamson | Pacers, Nets, Nets | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 10 | 28.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 4 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Artis Gilmore | Bulls | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1978-79 | 10 | 24.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 4 | 60.0% | Compare |
| World B. Free | Sixers, Clippers | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 10 | 20.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 4 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Rudy Tomjanovich | Rockets | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 10 | 17.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 5 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Ricky Sobers | Bulls, Pacers, Suns | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 10 | 17.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 6 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Dave Cowens | Celtics | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 10 | 16.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 4 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Ron Boone | Lakers, Jazz, Kings | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 10 | 15.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 4 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Eric Money | Pistons, Nets | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 10 | 15.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 6 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Mike Bantom | Pacers, SuperSonics, Nets | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 10 | 14.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 7 | 30.0% | Compare |
* Limited to the top 100 opponents. All stats represent what the opponents of Earl Tatum averaged when they played against him in the selected games.









