Complete Stats Comparison of John Havlicek and Michael Jordan

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by John Havlicek and Michael Jordan 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.

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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 Havlicek1
(rebounds)
2
(rebounds, assists)
16
seasons
Michael Jordan4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)
3
(points, steals, blocks)
15
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
John Havlicek1
(rebounds)
1
(rebounds)
13
Playoffs
Michael Jordan4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)
4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)
13
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
John Havlicek2
stats
5
stats
0
stats
Michael Jordan8
stats
8
stats
2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
John Havlicek2
stats
3
stats
1
stat
Michael Jordan9
stats
9
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, Michael Jordan had better averages in points, assists, steals and blocks while John Havlicek had better average in rebounds.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- John Havlicek had better average in total rebounds (+0.1)
- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+9.3), field goals made (+3.1), free throws made (+2.6), offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+1.2), assists (+0.5), steals (+1.1) and blocks (+0.5)
-
- Michael Jordan had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
-
- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.1) and free throws attempted (+3.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

John Havlicek 20.8
Michael Jordan 30.1
+9.3
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 8.3
Michael Jordan 11.4
+3.1
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 18.8
Michael Jordan 22.9
+4.1
John Havlicek -
n/a
Michael Jordan 0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Michael Jordan 1.7
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 4.2
Michael Jordan 6.8
+2.6
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 5.2
Michael Jordan 8.2
+3.0
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1.5
*
Michael Jordan 1.6
+0.1
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 3.5
*
Michael Jordan 4.7
+1.2
John Havlicek 6.3
+0.1
Michael Jordan 6.2
John Havlicek 4.8
Michael Jordan 5.3
+0.5
John Havlicek 1.2
*
Michael Jordan 2.3
+1.1
John Havlicek 0.3
*
Michael Jordan 0.8
+0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 2.5
Michael Jordan 2.7
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 2.6
Michael Jordan 2.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- John Havlicek played more years (+1) and games (+198), and had more total rebounds (+1,335) and assists (+481)
- Michael Jordan had more points (+5,897), field goals made (+1,679), free throws made (+1,958), offensive rebounds (+1,058), defensive rebounds (+3,615), steals (+2,038) and blocks (+776)
- John Havlicek had more personal fouls (+498)
- Michael Jordan had more turnovers (+2,720)
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- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+607) and free throws attempted (+2,183)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

John Havlicek 16
+1
Michael Jordan 15
John Havlicek 1,270
+198
Michael Jordan 1,072
John Havlicek 26,395
Michael Jordan 32,292
+5,897
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 10,513
Michael Jordan 12,192
+1,679
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 23,930
Michael Jordan 24,537
+607
John Havlicek -
n/a
Michael Jordan 581
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Michael Jordan 1,778
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 5,369
Michael Jordan 7,327
+1,958
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 6,589
Michael Jordan 8,772
+2,183
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 610
*
Michael Jordan 1,668
+1,058
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1,389
*
Michael Jordan 5,004
+3,615
John Havlicek 8,007
+1,335
Michael Jordan 6,672
John Havlicek 6,114
+481
Michael Jordan 5,633
John Havlicek 476
*
Michael Jordan 2,514
+2,038
John Havlicek 117
*
Michael Jordan 893
+776
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 204
Michael Jordan 2,924
+2,720
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 3,281
+498
Michael Jordan 2,783

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Michael Jordan 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%
Michael Jordan 49.7%
+5.8
3-Point Percentage
John Havlicek -
n/a
Michael Jordan 32.7%
Free Throw Percentage
John Havlicek 81.5%
Michael Jordan 83.5%
+2.0

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- John Havlicek had better average in total rebounds (+0.5)
- Michael Jordan had better averages in points (+11.4), field goals made (+3.8), free throws made (+3.1), offensive rebounds (+0.2), defensive rebounds (+0.9), assists (+0.9), steals (+1.0) and blocks (+0.6)
- John Havlicek had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Michael Jordan had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+3.1)
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- Michael Jordan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.7) and free throws attempted (+3.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

John Havlicek 22.0
Michael Jordan 33.4
+11.4
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 8.4
Michael Jordan 12.2
+3.8
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 19.4
Michael Jordan 25.1
+5.7
John Havlicek -
n/a
Michael Jordan 0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Michael Jordan 2.5
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 5.1
Michael Jordan 8.2
+3.1
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 6.1
Michael Jordan 9.9
+3.8
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 1.5
*
Michael Jordan 1.7
+0.2
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 3.8
*
Michael Jordan 4.7
+0.9
John Havlicek 6.9
+0.5
Michael Jordan 6.4
John Havlicek 4.8
Michael Jordan 5.7
+0.9
John Havlicek 1.1
*
Michael Jordan 2.1
+1.0
John Havlicek 0.3
*
Michael Jordan 0.9
+0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 0
Michael Jordan 3.1
+3.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 3.1
+0.1
Michael Jordan 3.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- John Havlicek had more total rebounds (+34)
- Michael Jordan played more games (+7) and had more points (+2,211), field goals made (+737), free throws made (+589), offensive rebounds (+226), defensive rebounds (+648), assists (+197), steals (+316) and blocks (+142)
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- Michael Jordan had more turnovers (+546) and personal fouls (+14)
-
- Michael Jordan had more field goals attempted (+1,168) and free throws attempted (+720)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

John Havlicek 13
Michael Jordan 13
John Havlicek 172
Michael Jordan 179
+7
John Havlicek 3,776
Michael Jordan 5,987
+2,211
Field Goals Made
John Havlicek 1,451
Michael Jordan 2,188
+737
Field Goals Attempted
John Havlicek 3,329
Michael Jordan 4,497
+1,168
John Havlicek -
n/a
Michael Jordan 148
3-Pointers Attempted
John Havlicek -
n/a
Michael Jordan 446
Free Throws Made
John Havlicek 874
Michael Jordan 1,463
+589
Free Throws Attempted
John Havlicek 1,046
Michael Jordan 1,766
+720
Offensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 79
*
Michael Jordan 305
+226
Defensive Rebounds
John Havlicek 199
*
Michael Jordan 847
+648
John Havlicek 1,186
+34
Michael Jordan 1,152
John Havlicek 825
Michael Jordan 1,022
+197
John Havlicek 60
*
Michael Jordan 376
+316
John Havlicek 16
*
Michael Jordan 158
+142
Turnovers
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 0
Michael Jordan 546
+546
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
John Havlicek 527
Michael Jordan 541
+14

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
John Havlicek 43.6%
Michael Jordan 48.7%
+5.1
3-Point Percentage
John Havlicek -
n/a
Michael Jordan 33.2%
Free Throw Percentage
John Havlicek 83.6%
+0.8
Michael Jordan 82.8%