Wardell Jackson vs. Willis Reed Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Willis Reed and Wardell Jackson 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
Wardell Jackson:
1974-75 to 1974-75
Willis Reed:
1964-65 to 1973-74

NBA Championships and Seasons

Wardell Jackson0
Willis Reed2
Wardell Jackson1
Willis Reed10
Wardell Jackson0
Willis Reed7
Wardell Jackson0
Willis Reed7

Honors and Awards

Wardell Jackson0
Willis Reed1
Wardell Jackson0
Willis Reed2
*
Wardell Jackson0
Willis Reed1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Wardell Jackson0
Willis Reed5
Wardell Jackson0
Willis Reed1
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Wardell Jackson0
Willis Reed1
Wardell Jackson0
Willis Reed1
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Wardell Jackson 4.3
Willis Reed 18.7

Wardell Jackson 2.4
Willis Reed 12.9

Wardell Jackson 0.5
Willis Reed 1.8

Wardell Jackson 0.5
Willis Reed 0.6

*
Wardell Jackson 0.1
Willis Reed 1.1

*

Totals Stats

Wardell Jackson 243
Willis Reed 12,183

Wardell Jackson 133
Willis Reed 8,414

Wardell Jackson 30
Willis Reed 1,186

Wardell Jackson 26
Willis Reed 12

*
Wardell Jackson 5
Willis Reed 21

*
Wardell Jackson 56
Willis Reed 650

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wardell Jackson .397
Willis Reed .476

3-Point Percentage
Wardell Jackson -
n/a **
Willis Reed -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Wardell Jackson .718
Willis Reed .747

Best Season (no game minimum)

Wardell Jackson 4.3
(1975)
Willis Reed 21.7
(1970)

Wardell Jackson 2.4
(1975)
Willis Reed 14.7
(1965)

Wardell Jackson 0.5
(1975)
Willis Reed 2.3
(1969)

Wardell Jackson 0.5
(1975)
Willis Reed 0.6
(1974)

*
Wardell Jackson 0.1
(1975)
Willis Reed 1.1
(1974)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Wardell Jackson -
Willis Reed 17.4

Wardell Jackson -
Willis Reed 10.3

Wardell Jackson -
Willis Reed 1.9

Wardell Jackson -
Willis Reed 0.2

*
Wardell Jackson -
Willis Reed 0.0

*

Totals Stats

Wardell Jackson -
Willis Reed 1,358

Wardell Jackson -
Willis Reed 801

Wardell Jackson -
Willis Reed 149

Wardell Jackson -
Willis Reed 2

*
Wardell Jackson -
Willis Reed 0

*
Wardell Jackson 0
Willis Reed 78

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wardell Jackson -
Willis Reed .474

3-Point Percentage
Wardell Jackson -
n/a **
Willis Reed -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Wardell Jackson -
Willis Reed .765

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Wardell Jackson -
Willis Reed 27.5
(1967)

Wardell Jackson -
Willis Reed 14.1
(1969)

Wardell Jackson -
Willis Reed 2.8
(1970)

Wardell Jackson -
Willis Reed 0.2
(1974)

*
Wardell Jackson -
Willis Reed 0.0
(1974)

*
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.