Complete Stats Comparison of John Havlicek and Arvydas Sabonis

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by John Havlicek and Arvydas Sabonis 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 Havlicek3
(points, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		16
seasons
Arvydas Sabonis2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		7
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
John Havlicek3
(points, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		13
Playoffs
Arvydas Sabonis2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		7
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
John Havlicek6
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Arvydas Sabonis5
stats		4
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
John Havlicek8
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Arvydas Sabonis3
stats		3
stats		1
stat

- 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, John Havlicek had better averages in points, assists and steals while Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- John Havlicek had better averages in points (+8.8), field goals made (+3.9), free throws made (+1.4), assists (+2.7) and steals (+0.4)
- Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+2.2), total rebounds (+1.0) and blocks (+0.8)
- John Havlicek had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.7)
- Arvydas Sabonis had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- John Havlicek had higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.9) and free throws attempted (+1.6)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
John Havlicek 20.8
+8.8
Arvydas Sabonis 12.0
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 8.3
+3.9
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 18.8
+9.9
Arvydas Sabonis 8.9
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 4.2
+1.4
Arvydas Sabonis 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 5.2
+1.6
Arvydas Sabonis 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1.5
*
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
+0.1
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 3.5
*
Arvydas Sabonis 5.7
+2.2
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 6.3
Arvydas Sabonis 7.3
+1.0
Assists
John Havlicek 4.8
+2.7
Arvydas Sabonis 2.1
Steals
John Havlicek 1.2
+0.4 *
Arvydas Sabonis 0.8
Blocks
John Havlicek 0.3
*
Arvydas Sabonis 1.1
+0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 2.5
+0.7
Arvydas Sabonis 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 2.6
Arvydas Sabonis 2.7
+0.1

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, assists and steals while Arvydas Sabonis had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- John Havlicek played more years (+9) and games (+800), and had more points (+20,766), field goals made (+8,431), free throws made (+4,040), total rebounds (+4,571), assists (+5,150) and steals (+106)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more offensive rebounds (+124), defensive rebounds (+1,313) and blocks (+377)
- John Havlicek had more personal fouls (+1,991)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more turnovers (+633)
- John Havlicek had more field goals attempted (+19,770) and free throws attempted (+4,899)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
John Havlicek 16
+9
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
John Havlicek 1,270
+800
Arvydas Sabonis 470
Points
John Havlicek 26,395
+20,766
Arvydas Sabonis 5,629
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 10,513
+8,431
Arvydas Sabonis 2,082
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 23,930
+19,770
Arvydas Sabonis 4,160
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 136
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 415
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 5,369
+4,040
Arvydas Sabonis 1,329
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 6,589
+4,899
Arvydas Sabonis 1,690
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 610
*
Arvydas Sabonis 734
+124
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1,389
*
Arvydas Sabonis 2,702
+1,313
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 8,007
+4,571
Arvydas Sabonis 3,436
Assists
John Havlicek 6,114
+5,150
Arvydas Sabonis 964
Steals
John Havlicek 476
+106 *
Arvydas Sabonis 370
Blocks
John Havlicek 117
*
Arvydas Sabonis 494
+377
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 204
Arvydas Sabonis 837
+633
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 3,281
+1,991
Arvydas Sabonis 1,290

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, John Havlicek had better free throw percentage while Arvydas Sabonis had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
John Havlicek 43.9%
Arvydas Sabonis 50.0%
+6.1
3-Point Percentage
John Havlicek -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 32.8%
Free Throw Percentage
John Havlicek 81.5%
+2.9
Arvydas Sabonis 78.6%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- John Havlicek had better averages in points (+9.9), field goals made (+4.0), free throws made (+2.0), offensive rebounds (+0.1), assists (+2.9) and steals (+0.2)
- Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in defensive rebounds (+2.2), total rebounds (+0.5) and blocks (+0.6)
-
- Arvydas Sabonis had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.6) and personal fouls (+0.3)
- John Havlicek had higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.8) and free throws attempted (+2.2)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
John Havlicek 22.0
+9.9
Arvydas Sabonis 12.1
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 8.4
+4.0
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 19.4
+9.8
Arvydas Sabonis 9.6
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 5.1
+2.0
Arvydas Sabonis 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 6.1
+2.2
Arvydas Sabonis 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1.5
+0.1 *
Arvydas Sabonis 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 3.8
*
Arvydas Sabonis 6.0
+2.2
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 6.9
Arvydas Sabonis 7.4
+0.5
Assists
John Havlicek 4.8
+2.9
Arvydas Sabonis 1.9
Steals
John Havlicek 1.1
+0.2 *
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Blocks
John Havlicek 0.3
*
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 0
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
+1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 3.1
Arvydas Sabonis 3.4
+0.3

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 steals while Arvydas Sabonis had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- John Havlicek played more years (+6) and games (+121), and had more points (+3,159), field goals made (+1,229), free throws made (+716), offensive rebounds (+7), total rebounds (+808), assists (+728) and steals (+12)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more defensive rebounds (+107) and blocks (+32)
- John Havlicek had more personal fouls (+352)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more turnovers (+82)
- John Havlicek had more field goals attempted (+2,838) and free throws attempted (+849)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
John Havlicek 13
+6
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
John Havlicek 172
+121
Arvydas Sabonis 51
Points
John Havlicek 3,776
+3,159
Arvydas Sabonis 617
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 1,451
+1,229
Arvydas Sabonis 222
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 3,329
+2,838
Arvydas Sabonis 491
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 15
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 47
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 874
+716
Arvydas Sabonis 158
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 1,046
+849
Arvydas Sabonis 197
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 79
+7 *
Arvydas Sabonis 72
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 199
*
Arvydas Sabonis 306
+107
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 1,186
+808
Arvydas Sabonis 378
Assists
John Havlicek 825
+728
Arvydas Sabonis 97
Steals
John Havlicek 60
+12 *
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Blocks
John Havlicek 16
*
Arvydas Sabonis 48
+32
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 0
Arvydas Sabonis 82
+82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 527
+352
Arvydas Sabonis 175

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, John Havlicek had better free throw percentage while Arvydas Sabonis had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
John Havlicek 43.6%
Arvydas Sabonis 45.2%
+1.6
3-Point Percentage
John Havlicek -
n/a
Arvydas Sabonis 31.9%
Free Throw Percentage
John Havlicek 83.6%
+3.4
Arvydas Sabonis 80.2%
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