Tom Heinsohn vs. George Mikan Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars George Mikan and Tom Heinsohn that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
Tom Heinsohn:
1956-57 to 1964-65
George Mikan:
1948-49 to 1955-56

NBA Championships and Seasons

Tom Heinsohn8
George Mikan5
Tom Heinsohn9
George Mikan7
Tom Heinsohn9
George Mikan7
Tom Heinsohn6
George Mikan4

Honors and Awards

Tom Heinsohn0
George Mikan6
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Tom Heinsohn4
George Mikan6
Tom Heinsohn0
George Mikan3
Tom Heinsohn0
George Mikan1
*
Tom Heinsohn1
George Mikan0
*
* Notes: Rookie of The Year is awarded since 1952-53.
Rebounds started to be recorded in 1950-51.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Tom Heinsohn 18.6
George Mikan 23.1

Tom Heinsohn 8.8
George Mikan 13.4

*
Tom Heinsohn 2.0
George Mikan 2.8

Tom Heinsohn -
n/a **
George Mikan -

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Tom Heinsohn -
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George Mikan -

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Totals Stats

Tom Heinsohn 12,194
George Mikan 10,156

Tom Heinsohn 5,749
George Mikan 4,167

*
Tom Heinsohn 1,318
George Mikan 1,245

Tom Heinsohn -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Tom Heinsohn -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Tom Heinsohn 654
George Mikan 439

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Tom Heinsohn .405
George Mikan .404

3-Point Percentage
Tom Heinsohn -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Tom Heinsohn .790
George Mikan .782

Best Season (no game minimum)

Tom Heinsohn 22.1
(1962)
George Mikan 28.4
(1951)

Tom Heinsohn 10.6
(1960)
George Mikan 14.4
(1953)

*
Tom Heinsohn 2.5
(1959)
George Mikan 3.6
(1949)

Tom Heinsohn -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Tom Heinsohn -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Tom Heinsohn 19.8
George Mikan 24.0

Tom Heinsohn 9.2
George Mikan 13.9

*
Tom Heinsohn 2.1
George Mikan 2.2

Tom Heinsohn -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Tom Heinsohn -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Tom Heinsohn 2,058
George Mikan 1,680

Tom Heinsohn 954
George Mikan 665

*
Tom Heinsohn 215
George Mikan 155

Tom Heinsohn -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Tom Heinsohn -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Tom Heinsohn 104
George Mikan 70

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Tom Heinsohn .402
George Mikan .404

3-Point Percentage
Tom Heinsohn -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Tom Heinsohn .743
George Mikan .786

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Tom Heinsohn 24.7
(1963)
George Mikan 31.3
(1950)

Tom Heinsohn 11.7
(1957)
George Mikan 15.9
(1952)

*
Tom Heinsohn 2.9
(1959)
George Mikan 3.0
(1950)

Tom Heinsohn -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Tom Heinsohn -
n/a **
George Mikan -

n/a **
Notes: * Rebounds started to be recorded in 1950-51. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.