Complete Stats Comparison of Wilt Chamberlain and John Havlicek

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Wilt Chamberlain 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
Wilt Chamberlain2
(points, rebounds)
2
(points, rebounds)
14
seasons
John Havlicek1
(assists)
1
(assists)
16
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Wilt Chamberlain2
(points, rebounds)
1
(rebounds)
13
Playoffs
John Havlicek1
(assists)
2
(points, assists)
13
Playoffs

- Stats for blocks and steals were not available during one of the players' career. They were not included on these tables.

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain5
stats
5
stats
1
stat
John Havlicek1
stat
3
stats
1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain4
stats
2
stats
1
stat
John Havlicek2
stats
5
stats
1
stat
they are tied1
stat

- Stats for defensive and offensive rebounds, blocks, steals, turnovers, 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.

- 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, Wilt Chamberlain had better averages in points and rebounds while John Havlicek had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Wilt Chamberlain had better averages in points (+9.3), field goals made (+3.8), free throws made (+1.6) and total rebounds (+16.6)
- John Havlicek had better average in assists (+0.4)
-
- John Havlicek had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
- Wilt Chamberlain had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.7) and free throws attempted (+6.2)
-

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 30.1
+9.3
John Havlicek 20.8
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 12.1
+3.8
John Havlicek 8.3
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
+3.7
John Havlicek 18.8
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 5.8
+1.6
John Havlicek 4.2
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 11.4
+6.2
John Havlicek 5.2
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek 1.5
*
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek 3.5
*
Wilt Chamberlain 22.9
+16.6
John Havlicek 6.3
Wilt Chamberlain 4.4
John Havlicek 4.8
+0.4
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek 1.2
*
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek 0.3
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek 2.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2.0
John Havlicek 2.6
+0.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Wilt Chamberlain had more points (+5,024), field goals made (+2,168), free throws made (+688) and total rebounds (+15,917)
- John Havlicek played more years (+2) and games (+225), and had more assists (+1,471)
-
- John Havlicek had more personal fouls (+1,206)
- Wilt Chamberlain had more free throws attempted (+5,273)
- John Havlicek had more field goals attempted (+433)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Wilt Chamberlain 14
John Havlicek 16
+2
Wilt Chamberlain 1,045
John Havlicek 1,270
+225
Wilt Chamberlain 31,419
+5,024
John Havlicek 26,395
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 12,681
+2,168
John Havlicek 10,513
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 23,497
John Havlicek 23,930
+433
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 6,057
+688
John Havlicek 5,369
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 11,862
+5,273
John Havlicek 6,589
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek 610
*
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek 1,389
*
Wilt Chamberlain 23,924
+15,917
John Havlicek 8,007
Wilt Chamberlain 4,643
John Havlicek 6,114
+1,471
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek 476
*
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek 117
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek 204
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2,075
John Havlicek 3,281
+1,206

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 54.0%
+10.1
John Havlicek 43.9%
3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 51.1%
John Havlicek 81.5%
+30.4

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Wilt Chamberlain had better averages in points (+0.5), field goals made (+0.5) and total rebounds (+17.6)
- John Havlicek had better averages in free throws made (+0.4) and assists (+0.6)
-
- John Havlicek had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
- Wilt Chamberlain had higher average in free throws attempted (+4.1)
- John Havlicek had higher average in field goals attempted (+2.3)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
+0.5
John Havlicek 22.0
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 8.9
+0.5
John Havlicek 8.4
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 17.1
John Havlicek 19.4
+2.3
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 4.7
John Havlicek 5.1
+0.4
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 10.2
+4.1
John Havlicek 6.1
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek 1.5
*
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek 3.8
*
Wilt Chamberlain 24.5
+17.6
John Havlicek 6.9
Wilt Chamberlain 4.2
John Havlicek 4.8
+0.6
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek 1.1
*
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek 0.3
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek 0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2.6
John Havlicek 3.1
+0.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, John Havlicek had more total points and assists while Wilt Chamberlain had more total rebounds.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Wilt Chamberlain had more total rebounds (+2,727)
- John Havlicek played more games (+12) and had more points (+169), field goals made (+26), free throws made (+117) and assists (+152)
-
- John Havlicek had more personal fouls (+115)
- Wilt Chamberlain had more free throws attempted (+581)
- John Havlicek had more field goals attempted (+601)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Wilt Chamberlain 13
John Havlicek 13
Wilt Chamberlain 160
John Havlicek 172
+12
Wilt Chamberlain 3,607
John Havlicek 3,776
+169
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 1,425
John Havlicek 1,451
+26
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 2,728
John Havlicek 3,329
+601
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 757
John Havlicek 874
+117
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 1,627
+581
John Havlicek 1,046
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek 79
*
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek 199
*
Wilt Chamberlain 3,913
+2,727
John Havlicek 1,186
Wilt Chamberlain 673
John Havlicek 825
+152
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek 60
*
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek 16
*
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek 0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 412
John Havlicek 527
+115

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 52.2%
+8.6
John Havlicek 43.6%
3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
John Havlicek -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 46.5%
John Havlicek 83.6%
+37.1