Complete Stats Comparison of John Havlicek and Dennis Rodman

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by John Havlicek and Dennis Rodman 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)		2
(points, assists)		16
seasons
Dennis Rodman2
(rebounds, blocks)		3
(rebounds, 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 Havlicek3
(points, assists, steals)		2
(points, assists)		13
Playoffs
Dennis Rodman2
(rebounds, blocks)		3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		11
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		7
stats		1
stat
Dennis Rodman5
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
John Havlicek7
stats		8
stats		1
stat
Dennis Rodman4
stats		5
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 Dennis Rodman had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- John Havlicek had better averages in points (+13.5), field goals made (+5.3), free throws made (+3.0), assists (+3.0) and steals (+0.5)
- Dennis Rodman had better averages in offensive rebounds (+3.3), defensive rebounds (+4.9), total rebounds (+6.8) and blocks (+0.3)
- John Havlicek had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.9)
- Dennis Rodman had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
- John Havlicek had higher averages in field goals attempted (+13.0) and free throws attempted (+3.2)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
John Havlicek 20.8
+13.5
Dennis Rodman 7.3
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 8.3
+5.3
Dennis Rodman 3.0
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 18.8
+13.0
Dennis Rodman 5.8
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 0.4
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 4.2
+3.0
Dennis Rodman 1.2
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 5.2
+3.2
Dennis Rodman 2.0
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1.5
*
Dennis Rodman 4.8
+3.3
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 3.5
*
Dennis Rodman 8.4
+4.9
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 6.3
Dennis Rodman 13.1
+6.8
Assists
John Havlicek 4.8
+3.0
Dennis Rodman 1.8
Steals
John Havlicek 1.2
+0.5 *
Dennis Rodman 0.7
Blocks
John Havlicek 0.3
*
Dennis Rodman 0.6
+0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 2.5
+0.9
Dennis Rodman 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 2.6
Dennis Rodman 3.1
+0.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- John Havlicek played more years (+2) and games (+359), and had more points (+19,712), field goals made (+7,747), free throws made (+4,300) and assists (+4,514)
- Dennis Rodman had more offensive rebounds (+3,719), defensive rebounds (+6,236), total rebounds (+3,947), steals (+135) and blocks (+414)
- John Havlicek had more personal fouls (+438)
- Dennis Rodman had more turnovers (+1,280)
- John Havlicek had more field goals attempted (+18,620) and free throws attempted (+4,757)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
John Havlicek 16
+2
Dennis Rodman 14
Games
John Havlicek 1,270
+359
Dennis Rodman 911
Points
John Havlicek 26,395
+19,712
Dennis Rodman 6,683
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 10,513
+7,747
Dennis Rodman 2,766
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 23,930
+18,620
Dennis Rodman 5,310
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 82
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 355
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 5,369
+4,300
Dennis Rodman 1,069
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 6,589
+4,757
Dennis Rodman 1,832
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 610
*
Dennis Rodman 4,329
+3,719
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1,389
*
Dennis Rodman 7,625
+6,236
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 8,007
Dennis Rodman 11,954
+3,947
Assists
John Havlicek 6,114
+4,514
Dennis Rodman 1,600
Steals
John Havlicek 476
*
Dennis Rodman 611
+135
Blocks
John Havlicek 117
*
Dennis Rodman 531
+414
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 204
Dennis Rodman 1,484
+1,280
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 3,281
+438
Dennis Rodman 2,843

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
John Havlicek 43.9%
Dennis Rodman 52.1%
+8.2
3-Point Percentage
John Havlicek -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 23.1%
Free Throw Percentage
John Havlicek 81.5%
+23.1
Dennis Rodman 58.4%

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 Dennis Rodman had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- John Havlicek had better averages in points (+15.6), field goals made (+5.8), free throws made (+4.0), assists (+3.6) and steals (+0.5)
- Dennis Rodman had better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.2), defensive rebounds (+2.4), total rebounds (+3.0) and blocks (+0.3)
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- Dennis Rodman had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.5) and personal fouls (+0.6)
- John Havlicek had higher averages in field goals attempted (+14.1) and free throws attempted (+4.0)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
John Havlicek 22.0
+15.6
Dennis Rodman 6.4
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 8.4
+5.8
Dennis Rodman 2.6
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 19.4
+14.1
Dennis Rodman 5.3
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 0.3
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 5.1
+4.0
Dennis Rodman 1.1
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 6.1
+4.0
Dennis Rodman 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1.5
*
Dennis Rodman 3.7
+2.2
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 3.8
*
Dennis Rodman 6.2
+2.4
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 6.9
Dennis Rodman 9.9
+3.0
Assists
John Havlicek 4.8
+3.6
Dennis Rodman 1.2
Steals
John Havlicek 1.1
+0.5 *
Dennis Rodman 0.6
Blocks
John Havlicek 0.3
*
Dennis Rodman 0.6
+0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 0
Dennis Rodman 1.5
+1.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 3.1
Dennis Rodman 3.7
+0.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- John Havlicek played more years (+2) and games (+3), and had more points (+2,695), field goals made (+1,009), free throws made (+684) and assists (+620)
- Dennis Rodman had more offensive rebounds (+547), defensive rebounds (+851), total rebounds (+490), steals (+46) and blocks (+81)
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- Dennis Rodman had more turnovers (+258) and personal fouls (+103)
- John Havlicek had more field goals attempted (+2,427) and free throws attempted (+694)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
John Havlicek 13
+2
Dennis Rodman 11
Games
John Havlicek 172
+3
Dennis Rodman 169
Points
John Havlicek 3,776
+2,695
Dennis Rodman 1,081
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 1,451
+1,009
Dennis Rodman 442
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 3,329
+2,427
Dennis Rodman 902
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 7
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 47
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 874
+684
Dennis Rodman 190
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 1,046
+694
Dennis Rodman 352
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 79
*
Dennis Rodman 626
+547
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 199
*
Dennis Rodman 1,050
+851
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 1,186
Dennis Rodman 1,676
+490
Assists
John Havlicek 825
+620
Dennis Rodman 205
Steals
John Havlicek 60
*
Dennis Rodman 106
+46
Blocks
John Havlicek 16
*
Dennis Rodman 97
+81
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 0
Dennis Rodman 258
+258
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 527
Dennis Rodman 630
+103

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
John Havlicek 43.6%
Dennis Rodman 49.0%
+5.4
3-Point Percentage
John Havlicek -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 14.9%
Free Throw Percentage
John Havlicek 83.6%
+29.6
Dennis Rodman 54.0%
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