Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and John Havlicek

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and John Havlicek 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
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)
20
seasons
John Havlicek2
(assists, steals)
1
(assists)
16
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)
18
Playoffs
John Havlicek2
(assists, steals)
1
(assists)
13
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar7
stats
10
stats
1
stat
John Havlicek4
stats
3
stats
1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar6
stats
10
stats
1
stat
John Havlicek5
stats
3
stats
1
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. Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. 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, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while John Havlicek had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+3.8), field goals made (+1.9), free throws made (+0.1), offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+4.1), total rebounds (+4.9) and blocks (+2.3)
- John Havlicek had better averages in assists (+1.2) and steals (+0.3)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.2) and personal fouls (+0.4)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.8)
- John Havlicek had higher average in field goals attempted (+0.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+3.8
John Havlicek 20.8
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+1.9
John Havlicek 8.3
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
John Havlicek 18.8
+0.7
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
John Havlicek -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
John Havlicek -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
+0.1
John Havlicek 4.2
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+0.8
John Havlicek 5.2
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+0.9 *
John Havlicek 1.5
*
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+4.1 *
John Havlicek 3.5
*
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+4.9
John Havlicek 6.3
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
John Havlicek 4.8
+1.2
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
John Havlicek 1.2
+0.3 *
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.3 *
John Havlicek 0.3
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
+0.2 *
John Havlicek 2.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+0.4
John Havlicek 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, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more total points, rebounds, steals and blocks while John Havlicek had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+4) and games (+290), and had more points (+11,992), field goals made (+5,324), free throws made (+1,343), offensive rebounds (+2,365), defensive rebounds (+8,005), total rebounds (+9,433), steals (+684) and blocks (+3,072)
- John Havlicek had more assists (+454)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+2,323) and personal fouls (+1,376)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+4,377) and free throws attempted (+2,715)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+4
John Havlicek 16
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+290
John Havlicek 1,270
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+11,992
John Havlicek 26,395
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+5,324
John Havlicek 10,513
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+4,377
John Havlicek 23,930
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
John Havlicek -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
John Havlicek -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+1,343
John Havlicek 5,369
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+2,715
John Havlicek 6,589
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+2,365 *
John Havlicek 610
*
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+8,005 *
John Havlicek 1,389
*
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+9,433
John Havlicek 8,007
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
John Havlicek 6,114
+454
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
+684 *
John Havlicek 476
*
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+3,072 *
John Havlicek 117
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
+2,323 *
John Havlicek 204
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+1,376
John Havlicek 3,281

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better field goal percentage while John Havlicek had better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 55.9%
+12.0
John Havlicek 43.9%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
John Havlicek -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
John Havlicek 81.5%
+9.4

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 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?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+2.3), field goals made (+1.5), offensive rebounds (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+2.7), total rebounds (+3.6) and blocks (+2.1)
- John Havlicek had better averages in free throws made (+0.7), assists (+1.6) and steals (+0.1)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.6) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- John Havlicek had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.7) and free throws attempted (+0.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
+2.3
John Havlicek 22.0
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+1.5
John Havlicek 8.4
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
John Havlicek 19.4
+0.7
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
John Havlicek -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
John Havlicek -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
John Havlicek 5.1
+0.7
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
John Havlicek 6.1
+0.1
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.1 *
John Havlicek 1.5
*
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+2.7 *
John Havlicek 3.8
*
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+3.6
John Havlicek 6.9
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
John Havlicek 4.8
+1.6
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
*
John Havlicek 1.1
+0.1 *
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+2.1 *
John Havlicek 0.3
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.6 *
John Havlicek 0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
+0.3
John Havlicek 3.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+5) and games (+65), and had more points (+1,986), field goals made (+905), free throws made (+176), offensive rebounds (+426), defensive rebounds (+1,074), total rebounds (+1,295), steals (+129) and blocks (+460)
- John Havlicek had more assists (+58)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+447) and personal fouls (+270)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+1,093) and free throws attempted (+373)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+5
John Havlicek 13
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+65
John Havlicek 172
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+1,986
John Havlicek 3,776
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+905
John Havlicek 1,451
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+1,093
John Havlicek 3,329
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
John Havlicek -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
John Havlicek -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+176
John Havlicek 874
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+373
John Havlicek 1,046
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+426 *
John Havlicek 79
*
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+1,074 *
John Havlicek 199
*
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+1,295
John Havlicek 1,186
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
John Havlicek 825
+58
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
+129 *
John Havlicek 60
*
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+460 *
John Havlicek 16
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
+447 *
John Havlicek 0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+270
John Havlicek 527

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better field goal percentage while John Havlicek had better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 53.3%
+9.7
John Havlicek 43.6%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
John Havlicek -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
John Havlicek 83.6%
+9.6