Complete Stats Comparison of John Havlicek and Donovan Mitchell

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by John Havlicek and Donovan Mitchell 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, assists)		3
(points, rebounds, assists)		16
seasons
Donovan Mitchell2
(points, steals)		2
(steals, blocks)		9
seasons
they are tied1
(blocks)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
John Havlicek1
(rebounds)		3
(points, rebounds, assists)		13
Playoffs
Donovan Mitchell2
(points, steals)		2
(steals, blocks)		8
Playoffs
they are tied2
(assists, blocks)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
John Havlicek4
stats		9
stats		0
stats
Donovan Mitchell4
stats		4
stats		2
stats
they are tied3
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
John Havlicek3
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Donovan Mitchell6
stats		4
stats		1
stat
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 has better averages in rebounds and assists while Donovan Mitchell has better averages in points and steals. They are tied in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- John Havlicek has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.7), total rebounds (+2.0) and assists (+0.1)
- Donovan Mitchell has better averages in points (+4.0), field goals made (+0.5) and steals (+0.2)
- John Havlicek has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
- Donovan Mitchell has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
- John Havlicek has higher average in free throws attempted (+0.2)
- Donovan Mitchell has higher average in field goals attempted (+0.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
John Havlicek 20.8
Donovan Mitchell 24.8
+4.0
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 8.3
Donovan Mitchell 8.8
+0.5
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 18.8
Donovan Mitchell 19.5
+0.7
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Donovan Mitchell 3.0
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Donovan Mitchell 8.2
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 4.2
Donovan Mitchell 4.2
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 5.2
+0.2
Donovan Mitchell 5.0
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1.5
+0.7 *
Donovan Mitchell 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 3.5
*
Donovan Mitchell 3.5
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 6.3
+2.0
Donovan Mitchell 4.3
Assists
John Havlicek 4.8
+0.1
Donovan Mitchell 4.7
Steals
John Havlicek 1.2
*
Donovan Mitchell 1.4
+0.2
Blocks
John Havlicek 0.3
*
Donovan Mitchell 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 2.5
Donovan Mitchell 2.7
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 2.6
+0.2
Donovan Mitchell 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, John Havlicek has more total points, rebounds and assists while Donovan Mitchell has more total steals and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- John Havlicek played more years (+7) and games (+727), and has more points (+12,950), field goals made (+5,749), free throws made (+3,081), offensive rebounds (+175), total rebounds (+5,675) and assists (+3,568)
- Donovan Mitchell has more defensive rebounds (+508), steals (+270) and blocks (+57)
- John Havlicek has more personal fouls (+1,976)
- Donovan Mitchell has more turnovers (+1,259)
- John Havlicek has more field goals attempted (+13,340) and free throws attempted (+3,864)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
John Havlicek 16
+7
Donovan Mitchell 9
Games
John Havlicek 1,270
+727
Donovan Mitchell 543
Points
John Havlicek 26,395
+12,950
Donovan Mitchell 13,445
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 10,513
+5,749
Donovan Mitchell 4,764
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 23,930
+13,340
Donovan Mitchell 10,590
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Donovan Mitchell 1,629
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Donovan Mitchell 4,450
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 5,369
+3,081
Donovan Mitchell 2,288
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 6,589
+3,864
Donovan Mitchell 2,725
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 610
+175 *
Donovan Mitchell 435
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1,389
*
Donovan Mitchell 1,897
+508
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 8,007
+5,675
Donovan Mitchell 2,332
Assists
John Havlicek 6,114
+3,568
Donovan Mitchell 2,546
Steals
John Havlicek 476
*
Donovan Mitchell 746
+270
Blocks
John Havlicek 117
*
Donovan Mitchell 174
+57
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 204
Donovan Mitchell 1,463
+1,259
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 3,281
+1,976
Donovan Mitchell 1,305

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Donovan Mitchell has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than John Havlicek.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
John Havlicek 43.9%
Donovan Mitchell 45.0%
+1.1
3-Point Percentage
John Havlicek -
n/a
Donovan Mitchell 36.6%
Free Throw Percentage
John Havlicek 81.5%
Donovan Mitchell 84.0%
+2.5

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Donovan Mitchell has better averages in points and steals while John Havlicek has better average in rebounds. They are tied in assists and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- John Havlicek has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.7) and total rebounds (+1.9)
- Donovan Mitchell has better averages in points (+6.3), field goals made (+1.4), free throws made (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+0.4) and steals (+0.3)
- John Havlicek has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
- Donovan Mitchell has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+3.0)
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- Donovan Mitchell has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.9) and free throws attempted (+0.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
John Havlicek 22.0
Donovan Mitchell 28.3
+6.3
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 8.4
Donovan Mitchell 9.8
+1.4
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 19.4
Donovan Mitchell 22.3
+2.9
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Donovan Mitchell 3.2
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Donovan Mitchell 8.9
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 5.1
Donovan Mitchell 5.6
+0.5
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 6.1
Donovan Mitchell 6.7
+0.6
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1.5
+0.7 *
Donovan Mitchell 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 3.8
*
Donovan Mitchell 4.2
+0.4
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 6.9
+1.9
Donovan Mitchell 5.0
Assists
John Havlicek 4.8
Donovan Mitchell 4.8
Steals
John Havlicek 1.1
*
Donovan Mitchell 1.4
+0.3
Blocks
John Havlicek 0.3
*
Donovan Mitchell 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 0
Donovan Mitchell 3.0
+3.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 3.1
+0.6
Donovan Mitchell 2.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- John Havlicek played more years (+5) and games (+109), and has more points (+1,993), field goals made (+834), free throws made (+524), offensive rebounds (+28), total rebounds (+872) and assists (+522)
- Donovan Mitchell has more defensive rebounds (+64), steals (+26) and blocks (+5)
- John Havlicek has more personal fouls (+371)
- Donovan Mitchell has more turnovers (+190)
- John Havlicek has more field goals attempted (+1,926) and free throws attempted (+622)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
John Havlicek 13
+5
Donovan Mitchell 8
Games
John Havlicek 172
+109
Donovan Mitchell 63
Points
John Havlicek 3,776
+1,993
Donovan Mitchell 1,783
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 1,451
+834
Donovan Mitchell 617
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 3,329
+1,926
Donovan Mitchell 1,403
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Donovan Mitchell 199
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Donovan Mitchell 561
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 874
+524
Donovan Mitchell 350
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 1,046
+622
Donovan Mitchell 424
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 79
+28 *
Donovan Mitchell 51
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 199
*
Donovan Mitchell 263
+64
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 1,186
+872
Donovan Mitchell 314
Assists
John Havlicek 825
+522
Donovan Mitchell 303
Steals
John Havlicek 60
*
Donovan Mitchell 86
+26
Blocks
John Havlicek 16
*
Donovan Mitchell 21
+5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 0
Donovan Mitchell 190
+190
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 527
+371
Donovan Mitchell 156

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, John Havlicek has better free throw percentage while Donovan Mitchell has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
John Havlicek 43.6%
Donovan Mitchell 44.0%
+0.4
3-Point Percentage
John Havlicek -
n/a
Donovan Mitchell 35.5%
Free Throw Percentage
John Havlicek 83.6%
+1.1
Donovan Mitchell 82.5%
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