Hal Greer vs. John Havlicek Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Havlicek and Hal Greer that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Hal Greer:
1958-59 to 1972-73
John Havlicek:
1962-63 to 1977-78

NBA Championships and Seasons

Hal Greer1
John Havlicek8
Hal Greer15
John Havlicek16
Hal Greer13
John Havlicek13
Hal Greer10
John Havlicek13

Honors and Awards

Hal Greer0 *
John Havlicek1
*
Hal Greer0
John Havlicek4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Hal Greer7
John Havlicek11
Hal Greer0 *
John Havlicek5
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Hal Greer0
John Havlicek8
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Hal Greer 19.2
John Havlicek 20.8

Hal Greer 5.0
John Havlicek 6.3

Hal Greer 4.0
John Havlicek 4.8

Hal Greer -
n/a **
John Havlicek 1.2

*
Hal Greer -
n/a **
John Havlicek 0.3

*

Totals Stats

Hal Greer 21,586
John Havlicek 26,395

Hal Greer 5,665
John Havlicek 8,007

Hal Greer 4,540
John Havlicek 6,114

Hal Greer -
n/a **
John Havlicek 476

*
Hal Greer -
n/a **
John Havlicek 117

*
Hal Greer 1,122
John Havlicek 1,270

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Hal Greer .452
John Havlicek .439

3-Point Percentage
Hal Greer -
n/a **
John Havlicek -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Hal Greer .801
John Havlicek .815

Best Season (no game minimum)

Hal Greer 24.1
(1968)
John Havlicek 28.9
(1971)

Hal Greer 7.4
(1962)
John Havlicek 9.0
(1971)

Hal Greer 5.1
(1970)
John Havlicek 7.5
(1971)

Hal Greer -
n/a **
John Havlicek 1.3
(1975)

*
Hal Greer -
n/a **
John Havlicek 0.4
(1974)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Hal Greer 20.4
John Havlicek 22.0

Hal Greer 5.5
John Havlicek 6.9

Hal Greer 4.3
John Havlicek 4.8

Hal Greer -
n/a **
John Havlicek 1.1

*
Hal Greer -
n/a **
John Havlicek 0.3

*

Totals Stats

Hal Greer 1,876
John Havlicek 3,776

Hal Greer 505
John Havlicek 1,186

Hal Greer 393
John Havlicek 825

Hal Greer -
n/a **
John Havlicek 60

*
Hal Greer -
n/a **
John Havlicek 16

*
Hal Greer 92
John Havlicek 172

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Hal Greer .425
John Havlicek .436

3-Point Percentage
Hal Greer -
n/a **
John Havlicek -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Hal Greer .812
John Havlicek .836

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Hal Greer 27.7
(1967)
John Havlicek 27.4
(1967)

Hal Greer 7.4
(1965)
John Havlicek 9.9
(1969)

Hal Greer 6.0
(1964)
John Havlicek 7.5
(1968)

Hal Greer -
n/a **
John Havlicek 1.5
(1975)

*
Hal Greer -
n/a **
John Havlicek 0.4
(1977)

*
Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.