Complete Stats Comparison of John Havlicek and Dirk Nowitzki

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by John Havlicek and Dirk Nowitzki 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)		1
(assists)		16
seasons
Dirk Nowitzki2
(rebounds, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		21
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
John Havlicek2
(assists, steals)		2
(points, assists)		13
Playoffs
Dirk Nowitzki3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		15
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		3
stats		0
stats
Dirk Nowitzki6
stats		10
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
John Havlicek3
stats		5
stats		0
stats
Dirk Nowitzki6
stats		8
stats		2
stats
they are tied2
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, John Havlicek had better averages in points, assists and steals while Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- John Havlicek had better averages in points (+0.1), field goals made (+1.0), offensive rebounds (+0.5), assists (+2.4) and steals (+0.4)
- Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in free throws made (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+3.1), total rebounds (+1.2) and blocks (+0.5)
- John Havlicek had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.9) and personal fouls (+0.2)
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- John Havlicek had higher average in field goals attempted (+3.2)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
John Havlicek 20.8
+0.1
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 8.3
+1.0
Dirk Nowitzki 7.3
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 18.8
+3.2
Dirk Nowitzki 15.6
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 1.3
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 3.4
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 4.2
Dirk Nowitzki 4.8
+0.6
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 5.2
Dirk Nowitzki 5.4
+0.2
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1.5
+0.5 *
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 3.5
*
Dirk Nowitzki 6.6
+3.1
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 6.3
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
+1.2
Assists
John Havlicek 4.8
+2.4
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
Steals
John Havlicek 1.2
+0.4 *
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Blocks
John Havlicek 0.3
*
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
+0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 2.5
+0.9
Dirk Nowitzki 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 2.6
+0.2
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- John Havlicek had more assists (+2,463)
- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+5) and games (+252), and had more points (+5,165), field goals made (+656), free throws made (+1,871), offensive rebounds (+858), defensive rebounds (+8,632), total rebounds (+3,482), steals (+734) and blocks (+1,164)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had more turnovers (+2,290) and personal fouls (+320)
- John Havlicek had more field goals attempted (+196)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more free throws attempted (+1,650)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
John Havlicek 16
Dirk Nowitzki 21
+5
Games
John Havlicek 1,270
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
+252
Points
John Havlicek 26,395
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
+5,165
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 10,513
Dirk Nowitzki 11,169
+656
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 23,930
+196
Dirk Nowitzki 23,734
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 1,982
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 5,210
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 5,369
Dirk Nowitzki 7,240
+1,871
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 6,589
Dirk Nowitzki 8,239
+1,650
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 610
*
Dirk Nowitzki 1,468
+858
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1,389
*
Dirk Nowitzki 10,021
+8,632
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 8,007
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
+3,482
Assists
John Havlicek 6,114
+2,463
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
Steals
John Havlicek 476
*
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
+734
Blocks
John Havlicek 117
*
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
+1,164
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 204
Dirk Nowitzki 2,494
+2,290
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 3,281
Dirk Nowitzki 3,601
+320

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
John Havlicek 43.9%
Dirk Nowitzki 47.1%
+3.2
3-Point Percentage
John Havlicek -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 38.0%
Free Throw Percentage
John Havlicek 81.5%
Dirk Nowitzki 87.9%
+6.4

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- John Havlicek had better averages in assists (+2.3) and steals (+0.1)
- Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points (+3.3), free throws made (+2.3), defensive rebounds (+4.7), total rebounds (+3.1) and blocks (+0.6)
- John Havlicek had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+2.3)
- John Havlicek had higher average in field goals attempted (+1.2)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher average in free throws attempted (+2.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
John Havlicek 22.0
Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
+3.3
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 8.4
Dirk Nowitzki 8.4
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 19.4
+1.2
Dirk Nowitzki 18.2
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 5.1
Dirk Nowitzki 7.4
+2.3
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 6.1
Dirk Nowitzki 8.3
+2.2
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1.5
*
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 3.8
*
Dirk Nowitzki 8.5
+4.7
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 6.9
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
+3.1
Assists
John Havlicek 4.8
+2.3
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
Steals
John Havlicek 1.1
+0.1 *
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Blocks
John Havlicek 0.3
*
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
+0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 0
Dirk Nowitzki 2.3
+2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 3.1
+0.3
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Dirk Nowitzki 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 games (+27) and had more points (+113), field goals made (+231) and assists (+465)
- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+2) and had more free throws made (+200), offensive rebounds (+133), defensive rebounds (+1,035), total rebounds (+260), steals (+89) and blocks (+113)
- John Havlicek had more personal fouls (+120)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more turnovers (+328)
- John Havlicek had more field goals attempted (+687)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more free throws attempted (+158)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
John Havlicek 13
Dirk Nowitzki 15
+2
Games
John Havlicek 172
+27
Dirk Nowitzki 145
Points
John Havlicek 3,776
+113
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 1,451
+231
Dirk Nowitzki 1,220
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 3,329
+687
Dirk Nowitzki 2,642
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 149
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 408
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 874
Dirk Nowitzki 1,074
+200
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 1,046
Dirk Nowitzki 1,204
+158
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 79
*
Dirk Nowitzki 212
+133
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 199
*
Dirk Nowitzki 1,234
+1,035
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 1,186
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
+260
Assists
John Havlicek 825
+465
Dirk Nowitzki 360
Steals
John Havlicek 60
*
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+89
Blocks
John Havlicek 16
*
Dirk Nowitzki 129
+113
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 0
Dirk Nowitzki 328
+328
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 527
+120
Dirk Nowitzki 407

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
John Havlicek 43.6%
Dirk Nowitzki 46.2%
+2.6
3-Point Percentage
John Havlicek -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 36.5%
Free Throw Percentage
John Havlicek 83.6%
Dirk Nowitzki 89.2%
+5.6
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