Complete Stats Comparison of John Havlicek and Allen Iverson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by John Havlicek and Allen Iverson during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Stats / Stats Rankings

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
John Havlicek2
(rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, assists)		16
seasons
Allen Iverson3
(points, assists, steals)		2
(steals, blocks)		14
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
John Havlicek2
(rebounds, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		13
Playoffs
Allen Iverson3
(points, assists, steals)		1
(steals)		8
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
John Havlicek5
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Allen Iverson6
stats		6
stats		0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
John Havlicek5
stats		10
stats		2
stats
Allen Iverson6
stats		3
stats		0
stats

- Stats for and three-point shots were not available during one of the players' career. They were not included on these tables.

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Notes: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(*) = some years in his career don't have the stat.
(n/a) = the stat was not available during his career.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Allen Iverson had better averages in points, assists and steals while John Havlicek had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- John Havlicek had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+0.6), total rebounds (+2.6) and blocks (+0.1)
- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+5.9), field goals made (+1.0), free throws made (+2.8), assists (+1.4) and steals (+1.0)
- John Havlicek had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.7)
- Allen Iverson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.1)
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- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.0) and free throws attempted (+3.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
John Havlicek 20.8
Allen Iverson 26.7
+5.9
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 8.3
Allen Iverson 9.3
+1.0
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 18.8
Allen Iverson 21.8
+3.0
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Allen Iverson 1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Allen Iverson 3.7
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 4.2
Allen Iverson 7.0
+2.8
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 5.2
Allen Iverson 8.9
+3.7
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1.5
+0.7 *
Allen Iverson 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 3.5
+0.6 *
Allen Iverson 2.9
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 6.3
+2.6
Allen Iverson 3.7
Assists
John Havlicek 4.8
Allen Iverson 6.2
+1.4
Steals
John Havlicek 1.2
*
Allen Iverson 2.2
+1.0
Blocks
John Havlicek 0.3
+0.1 *
Allen Iverson 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 2.5
Allen Iverson 3.6
+1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 2.6
+0.7
Allen Iverson 1.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, John Havlicek had more total points, rebounds and assists while Allen Iverson had more total steals and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- John Havlicek played more years (+2) and games (+356), and had more points (+2,027), field goals made (+2,046), total rebounds (+4,613) and assists (+490)
- Allen Iverson had more free throws made (+1,006), offensive rebounds (+135), defensive rebounds (+1,260), steals (+1,507) and blocks (+47)
- John Havlicek had more personal fouls (+1,504)
- Allen Iverson had more turnovers (+3,058)
- John Havlicek had more field goals attempted (+4,024)
- Allen Iverson had more free throws attempted (+1,579)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
John Havlicek 16
+2
Allen Iverson 14
Games
John Havlicek 1,270
+356
Allen Iverson 914
Points
John Havlicek 26,395
+2,027
Allen Iverson 24,368
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 10,513
+2,046
Allen Iverson 8,467
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 23,930
+4,024
Allen Iverson 19,906
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Allen Iverson 1,059
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Allen Iverson 3,383
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 5,369
Allen Iverson 6,375
+1,006
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 6,589
Allen Iverson 8,168
+1,579
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 610
*
Allen Iverson 745
+135
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1,389
*
Allen Iverson 2,649
+1,260
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 8,007
+4,613
Allen Iverson 3,394
Assists
John Havlicek 6,114
+490
Allen Iverson 5,624
Steals
John Havlicek 476
*
Allen Iverson 1,983
+1,507
Blocks
John Havlicek 117
*
Allen Iverson 164
+47
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 204
Allen Iverson 3,262
+3,058
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 3,281
+1,504
Allen Iverson 1,777

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, John Havlicek had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than Allen Iverson.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
John Havlicek 43.9%
+1.4
Allen Iverson 42.5%
3-Point Percentage
John Havlicek -
n/a
Allen Iverson 31.3%
Free Throw Percentage
John Havlicek 81.5%
+3.5
Allen Iverson 78.0%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Allen Iverson had better averages in points, assists and steals while John Havlicek had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- John Havlicek had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+0.8), total rebounds (+3.1) and blocks (+0.1)
- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+7.7), field goals made (+2.2), free throws made (+1.6), assists (+1.2) and steals (+1.0)
- John Havlicek had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.9)
- Allen Iverson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+3.1)
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- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.1) and free throws attempted (+2.7)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
John Havlicek 22.0
Allen Iverson 29.7
+7.7
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 8.4
Allen Iverson 10.6
+2.2
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 19.4
Allen Iverson 26.5
+7.1
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Allen Iverson 1.7
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Allen Iverson 5.3
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 5.1
Allen Iverson 6.7
+1.6
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 6.1
Allen Iverson 8.8
+2.7
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1.5
+0.7 *
Allen Iverson 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 3.8
+0.8 *
Allen Iverson 3.0
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 6.9
+3.1
Allen Iverson 3.8
Assists
John Havlicek 4.8
Allen Iverson 6.0
+1.2
Steals
John Havlicek 1.1
*
Allen Iverson 2.1
+1.0
Blocks
John Havlicek 0.3
+0.1 *
Allen Iverson 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 0
Allen Iverson 3.1
+3.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 3.1
+0.9
Allen Iverson 2.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, John Havlicek had more total points, rebounds, assists and blocks while Allen Iverson had more total steals.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- John Havlicek played more years (+5) and games (+101), and had more points (+1,665), field goals made (+696), free throws made (+396), offensive rebounds (+20), total rebounds (+913), assists (+400) and blocks (+2)
- Allen Iverson had more defensive rebounds (+15) and steals (+87)
- John Havlicek had more personal fouls (+370)
- Allen Iverson had more turnovers (+221)
- John Havlicek had more field goals attempted (+1,447) and free throws attempted (+420)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
John Havlicek 13
+5
Allen Iverson 8
Games
John Havlicek 172
+101
Allen Iverson 71
Points
John Havlicek 3,776
+1,665
Allen Iverson 2,111
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 1,451
+696
Allen Iverson 755
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 3,329
+1,447
Allen Iverson 1,882
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Allen Iverson 123
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Allen Iverson 376
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 874
+396
Allen Iverson 478
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 1,046
+420
Allen Iverson 626
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 79
+20 *
Allen Iverson 59
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 199
*
Allen Iverson 214
+15
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 1,186
+913
Allen Iverson 273
Assists
John Havlicek 825
+400
Allen Iverson 425
Steals
John Havlicek 60
*
Allen Iverson 147
+87
Blocks
John Havlicek 16
+2 *
Allen Iverson 14
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 0
Allen Iverson 221
+221
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 527
+370
Allen Iverson 157

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, John Havlicek had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than Allen Iverson.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
John Havlicek 43.6%
+3.5
Allen Iverson 40.1%
3-Point Percentage
John Havlicek -
n/a
Allen Iverson 32.7%
Free Throw Percentage
John Havlicek 83.6%
+7.2
Allen Iverson 76.4%
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