Complete Stats Comparison of John Havlicek and Jayson Tatum

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by John Havlicek and Jayson Tatum 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
(assists, steals)		3
(points, rebounds, assists)		16
seasons
Jayson Tatum3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		2
(steals, blocks)		8
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
John Havlicek0
3
(points, rebounds, assists)		13
Playoffs
Jayson Tatum5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		2
(steals, blocks)		8
Playoffs

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
Jayson Tatum7
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
John Havlicek3
stats		8
stats		0
stats
Jayson Tatum8
stats		5
stats		2
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, Jayson Tatum has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while John Havlicek has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- John Havlicek has better averages in field goals made (+0.1), offensive rebounds (+0.6), assists (+1.0) and steals (+0.1)
- Jayson Tatum has better averages in points (+2.8), free throws made (+0.3), defensive rebounds (+3.0), total rebounds (+1.0) and blocks (+0.4)
- John Havlicek has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.1) and personal fouls (+0.5)
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- John Havlicek has higher average in field goals attempted (+1.0)
- Jayson Tatum has higher average in free throws attempted (+0.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
John Havlicek 20.8
Jayson Tatum 23.6
+2.8
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 8.3
+0.1
Jayson Tatum 8.2
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 18.8
+1.0
Jayson Tatum 17.8
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 2.6
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 7.1
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 4.2
Jayson Tatum 4.5
+0.3
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 5.2
Jayson Tatum 5.4
+0.2
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1.5
+0.6 *
Jayson Tatum 0.9
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 3.5
*
Jayson Tatum 6.5
+3.0
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 6.3
Jayson Tatum 7.3
+1.0
Assists
John Havlicek 4.8
+1.0
Jayson Tatum 3.8
Steals
John Havlicek 1.2
+0.1 *
Jayson Tatum 1.1
Blocks
John Havlicek 0.3
*
Jayson Tatum 0.7
+0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 2.5
+0.1
Jayson Tatum 2.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 2.6
+0.5
Jayson Tatum 2.1

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 has more total points, rebounds and assists while Jayson Tatum has more total steals and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- John Havlicek played more years (+8) and games (+685), and has more points (+12,611), field goals made (+5,724), free throws made (+2,709), offensive rebounds (+98), total rebounds (+3,714) and assists (+3,871)
- Jayson Tatum has more defensive rebounds (+2,392), steals (+163) and blocks (+267)
- John Havlicek has more personal fouls (+2,049)
- Jayson Tatum has more turnovers (+1,185)
- John Havlicek has more field goals attempted (+13,501) and free throws attempted (+3,422)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
John Havlicek 16
+8
Jayson Tatum 8
Games
John Havlicek 1,270
+685
Jayson Tatum 585
Points
John Havlicek 26,395
+12,611
Jayson Tatum 13,784
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 10,513
+5,724
Jayson Tatum 4,789
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 23,930
+13,501
Jayson Tatum 10,429
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 1,546
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 4,181
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 5,369
+2,709
Jayson Tatum 2,660
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 6,589
+3,422
Jayson Tatum 3,167
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 610
+98 *
Jayson Tatum 512
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1,389
*
Jayson Tatum 3,781
+2,392
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 8,007
+3,714
Jayson Tatum 4,293
Assists
John Havlicek 6,114
+3,871
Jayson Tatum 2,243
Steals
John Havlicek 476
*
Jayson Tatum 639
+163
Blocks
John Havlicek 117
*
Jayson Tatum 384
+267
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 204
Jayson Tatum 1,389
+1,185
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 3,281
+2,049
Jayson Tatum 1,232

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Jayson Tatum 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%
Jayson Tatum 45.9%
+2.0
3-Point Percentage
John Havlicek -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 37.0%
Free Throw Percentage
John Havlicek 81.5%
Jayson Tatum 84.0%
+2.5

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Jayson Tatum has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than John Havlicek.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- John Havlicek has better averages in field goals made (+0.3) and offensive rebounds (+0.5)
- Jayson Tatum has better averages in points (+2.3), free throws made (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+3.4), total rebounds (+1.3), assists (+0.1), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+0.6)
- John Havlicek has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
- Jayson Tatum has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+2.9)
- John Havlicek has higher average in field goals attempted (+0.9)
- Jayson Tatum has higher average in free throws attempted (+0.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
John Havlicek 22.0
Jayson Tatum 24.3
+2.3
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 8.4
+0.3
Jayson Tatum 8.1
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 19.4
+0.9
Jayson Tatum 18.5
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 2.4
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 6.9
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 5.1
Jayson Tatum 5.6
+0.5
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 6.1
Jayson Tatum 6.7
+0.6
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1.5
+0.5 *
Jayson Tatum 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 3.8
*
Jayson Tatum 7.2
+3.4
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 6.9
Jayson Tatum 8.2
+1.3
Assists
John Havlicek 4.8
Jayson Tatum 4.9
+0.1
Steals
John Havlicek 1.1
*
Jayson Tatum 1.2
+0.1
Blocks
John Havlicek 0.3
*
Jayson Tatum 0.9
+0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 0
Jayson Tatum 2.9
+2.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 3.1
+0.5
Jayson Tatum 2.6

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 Jayson Tatum has more total steals and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- John Havlicek played more years (+5) and games (+51), and has more points (+840), field goals made (+468), free throws made (+196), total rebounds (+197) and assists (+233)
- Jayson Tatum has more offensive rebounds (+39), defensive rebounds (+672), steals (+83) and blocks (+90)
- John Havlicek has more personal fouls (+209)
- Jayson Tatum has more turnovers (+352)
- John Havlicek has more field goals attempted (+1,088) and free throws attempted (+240)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
John Havlicek 13
+5
Jayson Tatum 8
Games
John Havlicek 172
+51
Jayson Tatum 121
Points
John Havlicek 3,776
+840
Jayson Tatum 2,936
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 1,451
+468
Jayson Tatum 983
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 3,329
+1,088
Jayson Tatum 2,241
3-Pointers Made
John Havlicek -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 292
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 840
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 874
+196
Jayson Tatum 678
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 1,046
+240
Jayson Tatum 806
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 79
*
Jayson Tatum 118
+39
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 199
*
Jayson Tatum 871
+672
Total Rebounds
John Havlicek 1,186
+197
Jayson Tatum 989
Assists
John Havlicek 825
+233
Jayson Tatum 592
Steals
John Havlicek 60
*
Jayson Tatum 143
+83
Blocks
John Havlicek 16
*
Jayson Tatum 106
+90
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 0
Jayson Tatum 352
+352
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 527
+209
Jayson Tatum 318

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Jayson Tatum has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than John Havlicek.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
John Havlicek 43.6%
Jayson Tatum 43.9%
+0.3
3-Point Percentage
John Havlicek -
n/a
Jayson Tatum 34.8%
Free Throw Percentage
John Havlicek 83.6%
Jayson Tatum 84.1%
+0.5
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