Complete Stats Comparison of Patrick Ewing and John Havlicek

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Patrick Ewing 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:
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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
Patrick Ewing3
(points, rebounds, blocks)
3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)
17
seasons
John Havlicek2
(assists, steals)
2
(points, assists)
16
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Patrick Ewing2
(rebounds, blocks)
3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)
14
Playoffs
John Havlicek3
(points, assists, steals)
2
(points, 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
Patrick Ewing6
stats
7
stats
1
stat
John Havlicek5
stats
6
stats
1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Patrick Ewing4
stats
7
stats
1
stat
John Havlicek7
stats
6
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. 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, Patrick Ewing 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?

- Patrick Ewing had better averages in points (+0.2), free throws made (+0.4), offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+4.0), total rebounds (+3.5) and blocks (+2.1)
- John Havlicek had better averages in field goals made (+0.1), assists (+2.9) and steals (+0.2)
- Patrick Ewing had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.5) and personal fouls (+0.8)
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- Patrick Ewing had higher average in free throws attempted (+1.0)
- John Havlicek had higher average in field goals attempted (+2.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Patrick Ewing 21.0
+0.2
John Havlicek 20.8
Field Goals Made
Patrick Ewing 8.2
John Havlicek 8.3
+0.1
Field Goals Attempted
Patrick Ewing 16.3
John Havlicek 18.8
+2.5
Patrick Ewing 0.0
John Havlicek -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Patrick Ewing 0.1
John Havlicek -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Patrick Ewing 4.6
+0.4
John Havlicek 4.2
Free Throws Attempted
Patrick Ewing 6.2
+1.0
John Havlicek 5.2
Offensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 2.3
+0.8
John Havlicek 1.5
*
Defensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 7.5
+4.0
John Havlicek 3.5
*
Patrick Ewing 9.8
+3.5
John Havlicek 6.3
Patrick Ewing 1.9
John Havlicek 4.8
+2.9
Patrick Ewing 1.0
John Havlicek 1.2
+0.2 *
Patrick Ewing 2.4
+2.1
John Havlicek 0.3
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 3.0
+0.5
John Havlicek 2.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 3.4
+0.8
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, Patrick Ewing had more total rebounds, steals and blocks while John Havlicek had more total points and assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Patrick Ewing played more years (+1) and had more free throws made (+23), offensive rebounds (+2,142), defensive rebounds (+7,466), total rebounds (+3,600), steals (+660) and blocks (+2,777)
- John Havlicek played more games (+87) and had more points (+1,580), field goals made (+811) and assists (+3,899)
- Patrick Ewing had more turnovers (+3,333) and personal fouls (+753)
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- Patrick Ewing had more free throws attempted (+700)
- John Havlicek had more field goals attempted (+4,689)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Patrick Ewing 17
+1
John Havlicek 16
Patrick Ewing 1,183
John Havlicek 1,270
+87
Patrick Ewing 24,815
John Havlicek 26,395
+1,580
Field Goals Made
Patrick Ewing 9,702
John Havlicek 10,513
+811
Field Goals Attempted
Patrick Ewing 19,241
John Havlicek 23,930
+4,689
Patrick Ewing 19
John Havlicek -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Patrick Ewing 125
John Havlicek -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Patrick Ewing 5,392
+23
John Havlicek 5,369
Free Throws Attempted
Patrick Ewing 7,289
+700
John Havlicek 6,589
Offensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 2,752
+2,142
John Havlicek 610
*
Defensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 8,855
+7,466
John Havlicek 1,389
*
Patrick Ewing 11,607
+3,600
John Havlicek 8,007
Patrick Ewing 2,215
John Havlicek 6,114
+3,899
Patrick Ewing 1,136
+660
John Havlicek 476
*
Patrick Ewing 2,894
+2,777
John Havlicek 117
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 3,537
+3,333
John Havlicek 204
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 4,034
+753
John Havlicek 3,281

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Patrick Ewing had better field goal percentage while John Havlicek had better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Patrick Ewing 50.4%
+6.5
John Havlicek 43.9%
3-Point Percentage
Patrick Ewing 15.2%
John Havlicek -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
Patrick Ewing 74.0%
John Havlicek 81.5%
+7.5

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Patrick Ewing had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+4.1), total rebounds (+3.4) and blocks (+1.9)
- John Havlicek had better averages in points (+1.8), field goals made (+0.5), free throws made (+0.8), assists (+2.8) and steals (+0.2)
- Patrick Ewing had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.5) and personal fouls (+0.7)
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-
- John Havlicek had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.5) and free throws attempted (+0.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Patrick Ewing 20.2
John Havlicek 22.0
+1.8
Field Goals Made
Patrick Ewing 7.9
John Havlicek 8.4
+0.5
Field Goals Attempted
Patrick Ewing 16.9
John Havlicek 19.4
+2.5
Patrick Ewing 0.1
John Havlicek -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Patrick Ewing 0.2
John Havlicek -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Patrick Ewing 4.3
John Havlicek 5.1
+0.8
Free Throws Attempted
Patrick Ewing 6.0
John Havlicek 6.1
+0.1
Offensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 2.4
+0.9
John Havlicek 1.5
*
Defensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 7.9
+4.1
John Havlicek 3.8
*
Patrick Ewing 10.3
+3.4
John Havlicek 6.9
Patrick Ewing 2.0
John Havlicek 4.8
+2.8
Patrick Ewing 0.9
John Havlicek 1.1
+0.2 *
Patrick Ewing 2.2
+1.9
John Havlicek 0.3
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 2.5
+2.5
John Havlicek 0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 3.8
+0.7
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, Patrick Ewing had more total rebounds, steals and blocks while John Havlicek had more total points and assists.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Patrick Ewing played more years (+1) and had more offensive rebounds (+258), defensive rebounds (+899), total rebounds (+249), steals (+62) and blocks (+287)
- John Havlicek played more games (+33) and had more points (+963), field goals made (+347), free throws made (+277) and assists (+550)
- Patrick Ewing had more turnovers (+345)
- John Havlicek had more personal fouls (+5)
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- John Havlicek had more field goals attempted (+976) and free throws attempted (+215)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Patrick Ewing 14
+1
John Havlicek 13
Patrick Ewing 139
John Havlicek 172
+33
Patrick Ewing 2,813
John Havlicek 3,776
+963
Field Goals Made
Patrick Ewing 1,104
John Havlicek 1,451
+347
Field Goals Attempted
Patrick Ewing 2,353
John Havlicek 3,329
+976
Patrick Ewing 8
John Havlicek -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Patrick Ewing 23
John Havlicek -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Patrick Ewing 597
John Havlicek 874
+277
Free Throws Attempted
Patrick Ewing 831
John Havlicek 1,046
+215
Offensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 337
+258
John Havlicek 79
*
Defensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 1,098
+899
John Havlicek 199
*
Patrick Ewing 1,435
+249
John Havlicek 1,186
Patrick Ewing 275
John Havlicek 825
+550
Patrick Ewing 122
+62
John Havlicek 60
*
Patrick Ewing 303
+287
John Havlicek 16
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 345
+345
John Havlicek 0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 522
John Havlicek 527
+5

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Patrick Ewing 46.9%
+3.3
John Havlicek 43.6%
3-Point Percentage
Patrick Ewing 34.8%
John Havlicek -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
Patrick Ewing 71.8%
John Havlicek 83.6%
+11.8