Anthony Davis vs. John Havlicek Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Havlicek and Anthony Davis that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Anthony Davis:
2012-13 to 2023-24
John Havlicek:
1962-63 to 1977-78

NBA Championships and Seasons

Anthony Davis1
John Havlicek8
Anthony Davis12
John Havlicek16
Anthony Davis5
John Havlicek13
Anthony Davis1 *
John Havlicek0
*
Anthony Davis9
John Havlicek13

Honors and Awards

Anthony Davis0
John Havlicek1
*
Anthony Davis4
John Havlicek4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
John Havlicek11
Anthony Davis2
John Havlicek5
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
John Havlicek8
Anthony Davis3
John Havlicek0
*
Anthony Davis1 *
John Havlicek0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.
Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.
Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 24.1
John Havlicek 20.8

Anthony Davis 10.6
John Havlicek 6.3

Anthony Davis 2.5
John Havlicek 4.8

Anthony Davis 1.3
John Havlicek 1.2

*
Anthony Davis 2.3
John Havlicek 0.3

*

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 17,521
John Havlicek 26,395

Anthony Davis 7,725
John Havlicek 8,007

Anthony Davis 1,808
John Havlicek 6,114

Anthony Davis 964
John Havlicek 476

*
Anthony Davis 1,691
John Havlicek 117

*
Anthony Davis 728
John Havlicek 1,270

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .522
John Havlicek .439

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .299
John Havlicek -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .795
John Havlicek .815

Best Season (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 28.1
(2018)
John Havlicek 28.9
(1971)

Anthony Davis 12.6
(2024)
John Havlicek 9.0
(1971)

Anthony Davis 3.9
(2019)
John Havlicek 7.5
(1971)

Anthony Davis 1.6
(2019)
John Havlicek 1.3
(1975)

*
Anthony Davis 2.9
(2015)
John Havlicek 0.4
(1974)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 25.9
John Havlicek 22.0

Anthony Davis 11.4
John Havlicek 6.9

Anthony Davis 2.7
John Havlicek 4.8

Anthony Davis 1.3
John Havlicek 1.1

*
Anthony Davis 2.2
John Havlicek 0.3

*

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 1,427
John Havlicek 3,776

Anthony Davis 627
John Havlicek 1,186

Anthony Davis 150
John Havlicek 825

Anthony Davis 74
John Havlicek 60

*
Anthony Davis 121
John Havlicek 16

*
Anthony Davis 55
John Havlicek 172

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .533
John Havlicek .436

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .327
John Havlicek -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .841
John Havlicek .836

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 31.5
(2015)
John Havlicek 27.4
(1967)

Anthony Davis 14.1
(2023)
John Havlicek 9.9
(1969)

Anthony Davis 3.5
(2020)
John Havlicek 7.5
(1968)

Anthony Davis 2.0
(2018)
John Havlicek 1.5
(1975)

*
Anthony Davis 3.1
(2023)
John Havlicek 0.4
(1977)

*
Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.