Muggsy Bogues vs. John Havlicek Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Havlicek and Muggsy Bogues 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
Muggsy Bogues:
1987-88 to 2000-01
John Havlicek:
1962-63 to 1977-78

NBA Championships and Seasons

Muggsy Bogues0
John Havlicek8
Muggsy Bogues14
John Havlicek16
Muggsy Bogues5
John Havlicek13
Muggsy Bogues0
John Havlicek13

Honors and Awards

Muggsy Bogues0
John Havlicek1
*
Muggsy Bogues0
John Havlicek4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Muggsy Bogues0
John Havlicek11
Muggsy Bogues0
John Havlicek5
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Muggsy Bogues0
John Havlicek8
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Muggsy Bogues 7.7
John Havlicek 20.8

Muggsy Bogues 2.6
John Havlicek 6.3

Muggsy Bogues 7.6
John Havlicek 4.8

Muggsy Bogues 1.5
John Havlicek 1.2

*
Muggsy Bogues 0.0
John Havlicek 0.3

*

Totals Stats

Muggsy Bogues 6,858
John Havlicek 26,395

Muggsy Bogues 2,318
John Havlicek 8,007

Muggsy Bogues 6,726
John Havlicek 6,114

Muggsy Bogues 1,369
John Havlicek 476

*
Muggsy Bogues 39
John Havlicek 117

*
Muggsy Bogues 889
John Havlicek 1,270

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .458
John Havlicek .439

3-Point Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .278
John Havlicek -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .827
John Havlicek .815

Best Season (no game minimum)

Muggsy Bogues 11.1
(1995)
John Havlicek 28.9
(1971)

Muggsy Bogues 4.1
(1994)
John Havlicek 9.0
(1971)

Muggsy Bogues 10.7
(1990)
John Havlicek 7.5
(1971)

Muggsy Bogues 2.1
(1992)
John Havlicek 1.3
(1975)

*
Muggsy Bogues 0.1
(1989)
John Havlicek 0.4
(1974)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Muggsy Bogues 8.9
John Havlicek 22.0

Muggsy Bogues 2.7
John Havlicek 6.9

Muggsy Bogues 5.6
John Havlicek 4.8

Muggsy Bogues 1.7
John Havlicek 1.1

*
Muggsy Bogues 0.0
John Havlicek 0.3

*

Totals Stats

Muggsy Bogues 170
John Havlicek 3,776

Muggsy Bogues 51
John Havlicek 1,186

Muggsy Bogues 107
John Havlicek 825

Muggsy Bogues 33
John Havlicek 60

*
Muggsy Bogues 0
John Havlicek 16

*
Muggsy Bogues 19
John Havlicek 172

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .419
John Havlicek .436

3-Point Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .476
John Havlicek -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .769
John Havlicek .836

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Muggsy Bogues 16.0
(1997)
John Havlicek 27.4
(1967)

Muggsy Bogues 4.0
(1993)
John Havlicek 9.9
(1969)

Muggsy Bogues 7.8
(1993)
John Havlicek 7.5
(1968)

Muggsy Bogues 2.7
(1993)
John Havlicek 1.5
(1975)

*
Muggsy Bogues 0.0
(2000)
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.