Complete Stats Comparison of John Havlicek and Fred VanVleet

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by John Havlicek and Fred VanVleet 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
(points, rebounds)		3
(points, rebounds, assists)		16
seasons
Fred VanVleet3
(assists, steals, blocks)		2
(steals, blocks)		9
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
John Havlicek4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		13
Playoffs
Fred VanVleet0
1
(blocks)		6
Playoffs
they are tied1
(blocks)

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
Fred VanVleet5
stats		4
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
John Havlicek9
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Fred VanVleet1
stat		2
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
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, Fred VanVleet has better averages in assists, steals and blocks while John Havlicek has better averages in points and rebounds.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- John Havlicek has better averages in points (+5.9), field goals made (+3.3), free throws made (+1.9), offensive rebounds (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+0.5) and total rebounds (+2.9)
- Fred VanVleet has better averages in assists (+0.9), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+0.2)
- John Havlicek has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.8) and personal fouls (+0.4)
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- John Havlicek has higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.3) and free throws attempted (+2.5)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
John Havlicek 20.8
+5.9
Fred VanVleet 14.9
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 8.3
+3.3
Fred VanVleet 5.0
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 18.8
+6.3
Fred VanVleet 12.5
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Fred VanVleet 2.5
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Fred VanVleet 6.8
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 4.2
+1.9
Fred VanVleet 2.3
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 5.2
+2.5
Fred VanVleet 2.7
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1.5
+1.1 *
Fred VanVleet 0.4
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 3.5
+0.5 *
Fred VanVleet 3.0
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 6.3
+2.9
Fred VanVleet 3.4
Assists
John Havlicek 4.8
Fred VanVleet 5.7
+0.9
Steals
John Havlicek 1.2
*
Fred VanVleet 1.4
+0.2
Blocks
John Havlicek 0.3
*
Fred VanVleet 0.5
+0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 2.5
+0.8
Fred VanVleet 1.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 2.6
+0.4
Fred VanVleet 2.2

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 Fred VanVleet has more total steals and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- John Havlicek played more years (+7) and games (+720), and has more points (+18,191), field goals made (+7,750), free throws made (+4,077), offensive rebounds (+371), total rebounds (+6,123) and assists (+2,993)
- Fred VanVleet has more defensive rebounds (+256), steals (+281) and blocks (+136)
- John Havlicek has more personal fouls (+2,076)
- Fred VanVleet has more turnovers (+706)
- John Havlicek has more field goals attempted (+17,045) and free throws attempted (+5,091)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
John Havlicek 16
+7
Fred VanVleet 9
Games
John Havlicek 1,270
+720
Fred VanVleet 550
Points
John Havlicek 26,395
+18,191
Fred VanVleet 8,204
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 10,513
+7,750
Fred VanVleet 2,763
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 23,930
+17,045
Fred VanVleet 6,885
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Fred VanVleet 1,386
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Fred VanVleet 3,731
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 5,369
+4,077
Fred VanVleet 1,292
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 6,589
+5,091
Fred VanVleet 1,498
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 610
+371 *
Fred VanVleet 239
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1,389
*
Fred VanVleet 1,645
+256
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 8,007
+6,123
Fred VanVleet 1,884
Assists
John Havlicek 6,114
+2,993
Fred VanVleet 3,121
Steals
John Havlicek 476
*
Fred VanVleet 757
+281
Blocks
John Havlicek 117
*
Fred VanVleet 253
+136
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 204
Fred VanVleet 910
+706
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 3,281
+2,076
Fred VanVleet 1,205

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, John Havlicek has better field goal percentage while Fred VanVleet has better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
John Havlicek 43.9%
+3.8
Fred VanVleet 40.1%
3-Point Percentage
John Havlicek -
n/a
Fred VanVleet 37.1%
Free Throw Percentage
John Havlicek 81.5%
Fred VanVleet 86.2%
+4.7

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, John Havlicek has better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals than Fred VanVleet. They are tied in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- John Havlicek has better averages in points (+11.0), field goals made (+4.7), free throws made (+3.7), offensive rebounds (+1.2), defensive rebounds (+1.7), total rebounds (+4.5), assists (+1.2) and steals (+0.2)
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- John Havlicek has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.2)
- Fred VanVleet has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.1)
- John Havlicek has higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.1) and free throws attempted (+4.5)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
John Havlicek 22.0
+11.0
Fred VanVleet 11.0
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 8.4
+4.7
Fred VanVleet 3.7
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 19.4
+10.1
Fred VanVleet 9.3
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Fred VanVleet 2.2
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Fred VanVleet 5.7
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 5.1
+3.7
Fred VanVleet 1.4
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 6.1
+4.5
Fred VanVleet 1.6
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1.5
+1.2 *
Fred VanVleet 0.3
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 3.8
+1.7 *
Fred VanVleet 2.1
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 6.9
+4.5
Fred VanVleet 2.4
Assists
John Havlicek 4.8
+1.2
Fred VanVleet 3.6
Steals
John Havlicek 1.1
+0.2 *
Fred VanVleet 0.9
Blocks
John Havlicek 0.3
*
Fred VanVleet 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 0
Fred VanVleet 1.1
+1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 3.1
+1.2
Fred VanVleet 1.9

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, assists and steals while Fred VanVleet has more total blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- John Havlicek played more years (+7) and games (+113), and has more points (+3,127), field goals made (+1,232), free throws made (+793), offensive rebounds (+62), defensive rebounds (+76), total rebounds (+1,046), assists (+614) and steals (+9)
- Fred VanVleet has more blocks (+3)
- John Havlicek has more personal fouls (+412)
- Fred VanVleet has more turnovers (+65)
- John Havlicek has more field goals attempted (+2,778) and free throws attempted (+952)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
John Havlicek 13
+7
Fred VanVleet 6
Games
John Havlicek 172
+113
Fred VanVleet 59
Points
John Havlicek 3,776
+3,127
Fred VanVleet 649
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 1,451
+1,232
Fred VanVleet 219
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 3,329
+2,778
Fred VanVleet 551
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Fred VanVleet 130
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Fred VanVleet 339
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 874
+793
Fred VanVleet 81
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 1,046
+952
Fred VanVleet 94
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 79
+62 *
Fred VanVleet 17
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 199
+76 *
Fred VanVleet 123
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 1,186
+1,046
Fred VanVleet 140
Assists
John Havlicek 825
+614
Fred VanVleet 211
Steals
John Havlicek 60
+9 *
Fred VanVleet 51
Blocks
John Havlicek 16
*
Fred VanVleet 19
+3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 0
Fred VanVleet 65
+65
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 527
+412
Fred VanVleet 115

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
John Havlicek 43.6%
+3.9
Fred VanVleet 39.7%
3-Point Percentage
John Havlicek -
n/a
Fred VanVleet 38.3%
Free Throw Percentage
John Havlicek 83.6%
Fred VanVleet 86.2%
+2.6
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